The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 26,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.77 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
661 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
89 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
