The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 19,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.43 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
1K
Generation
BZ
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
108 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
