The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 23,400
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
168
105.1
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
66 MPGe
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
15.6 lb
city
50 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
65 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
302 mi
Range
730 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
