The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 34,100

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
56
70.2
80.5
56.1
71.3
79.1
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
167.2
102.7
176.6
167.2 in
Length
176.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4389 lb

Weight Difference:
626 lb
16.7 %

General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
1K
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
557 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
137.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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