The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 22,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 90 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.3
169.1 in
Length
165.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.13 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
833 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
