The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2 (16 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 21,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.6
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.3
105.1
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3993 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
71 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
31 mpg
city
65 mpg
45 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
570 mi
Range
885 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
885 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
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).
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
67.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 ECO2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft