The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,200
€ 19,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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 dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.67 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
