The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 19,000
€ 24,700
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.67 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
