The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,600
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
104
169.1
165.3 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4147 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.72 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
1K
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
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
632 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft