The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 24,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 160 GPF is 16 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1438
1814
2058
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1438 mm
Height
1480 mm
2669
4359
2578
4199
4359 mm
Length
4199 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1329 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1814 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.6 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
260 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
8.41 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
531 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
531 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
402 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1247 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
