The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 31,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
818 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
