The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 24,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 9.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
1471
1808
2037
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
2641
4295
2578
4199
4295 mm
Length
4199 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.29 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
300 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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7.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
7.84 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
484 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
