The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 23,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
