The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 21,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 140 GPF is 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 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
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2879 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.83 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
20.86 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
44 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
818 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
551 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 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
1202 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
