The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 26,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
