The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
1K
Generation
BZ
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft