The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.22 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft