The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 27,800
€ 19,900
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 is 3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
RFB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
487 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
85.3 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
