The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 25,200
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft