The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 24,400
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 160 FAP is 9.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1471
1808
2037
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
2641
4295
2578
4199
4295 mm
Length
4199 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1881 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.8 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
9.23 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
422 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
