The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 20,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3926 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
592 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
