The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 22,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 is 16 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1438
1814
2058
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1438 mm
Height
1480 mm
2669
4359
2578
4199
4359 mm
Length
4199 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1924 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
177 kg
12.07 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1618 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
7.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
7.26 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
47 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
551 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
402 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1247 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L