The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 28,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.62 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
706 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
