The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,700
€ 22,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 180 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BZ
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 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
645 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
