The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 19,700
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 90
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 90 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane dCi 90
66 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
16.3 lb
65 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
932 mi
Range
242 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
26.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft