The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 22,500
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 140 GPF is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2879 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.89 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
20.86 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
531 mi
Range
833 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
