The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 24,300
€ 24,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
