The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 19,600
€ 19,700
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 dCi 90.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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 dCi 90
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
40 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
