The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 23,600
€ 25,600
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 FAP is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 FAP
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
758 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
