The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 19,900

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.43 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BZ
Generation
CD
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
484 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
85.3 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft