The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 19,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6
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 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
9.01 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
