The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 20,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.6
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.5 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.6
BZ
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
