The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 26,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
167.5
105.1
171.6
167.5 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4138 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
647 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
