The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 19,700
€ 22,200
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.26 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.8 T
BZ
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.8 T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
