The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 24,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 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 dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.59 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
797 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
