The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 20,900
€ 23,100
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
