Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSIvsRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Polo VI

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV

1.3 TCe

160 hp1333 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSIRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,235kg2,723lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,839kg4,054lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
43.4s
Calculated
61.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,333cc81cu in
Length
4,053mm160in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,509mm59in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
148mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
351L
407L
Max trunk volume
1,125L
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSIRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSIRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.4 s
61.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
1,378 kg
3,038 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI8.2 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe8.2 s

Although Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe has more power, Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 mph
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.2 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VI1.5 TSIRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,053 mm
159.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
-
Trunk score
351 L
12.4 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSIRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI 1.5 TSI

  • Is 143 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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