The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 23,600
€ 27,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
104
169.1
101.5
166.2
169.1 in
Length
166.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
670 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
