The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,300
 Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
167.5 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4098 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
89 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft