The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 19,100
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 FAP (08 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.72 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
31.96 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
758 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
848 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 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