The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 20,900
€ 20,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
