The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,800
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
706 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft