The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 19,500
€ 24,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 TCe 115 GPF is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.1 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
25.48 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
541 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
