The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 20,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
