The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,800

€ 21,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1471
1808
2037
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1491 mm
2641
4295
2620
4255
4295 mm
Length
4255 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1353 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1829 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
124 kg
9.16 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9.8 kg/bhp
11.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
37 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
490 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L