The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 20,000
€ 24,000
€ 20,000
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3845 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.99 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.8 T
BZ
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 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.8 T
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
574 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 130
123.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
