The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 24,700
€ 23,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
62 mpg
40 mpg
highway
78 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
484 mi
Range
971 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
