The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,700
€ 20,600
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.07 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
