The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

€ 25,200
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
171.6 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.2 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
661 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft