The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 21,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.24 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
531 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
