The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 20,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.6
71.4
81
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.3
171.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.11 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
RFB
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
730 mi
Range
257 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
