The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 21,200
 Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
104
169.1
167.5 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4032 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
62 mpg
city
38 mpg
78 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft