The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 19,600
€ 23,800
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
104
169.1
167.5 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
40 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
