The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 28,900
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.68 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
