The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 23,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.05 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
62 mpg
48 mpg
highway
78 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
971 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
