The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 26,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 90 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 90
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.19 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
19.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
932 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
