The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 21,300
€ 19,700
€ 21,300
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 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 dCi 90.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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 dCi 90
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane dCi 90
1K
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane dCi 90
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
32 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
