The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
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 BiFuel
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.63 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
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 BiFuel
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 BiFuel

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft