The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,200
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
814 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft