The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 26,400
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 160 GPF is 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.34 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
15.6 lb
47 mpg
highway
11 lb
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
521 mi
Range
249 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
25.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
