The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 28,300

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 9.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1471
1808
2037
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
2641
4295
2578
4199
4295 mm
Length
4199 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1353 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1829 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.59 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9.8 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
37 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
490 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L