The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 26,500
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 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
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
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
1K
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
482 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
