The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 28,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 160 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 dCi 160
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
