The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 23,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.91 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
586 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
