The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 17,800
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800

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 1.4 TSI is 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
165.3 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3982 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.72 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
1K
Generation
RFB
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100

 REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft