The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 16,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 9.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
1480
1786
2048
1471
1808
2037
1786 mm
Width
1808 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1480 mm
Height
1471 mm
2578
4199
2641
4295
4199 mm
Length
4295 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1722 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.98 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
99 bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
148 NM
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
12.93 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
570 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
442 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
