The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 23,600
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2930 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.54 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
531 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft