The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,100
 Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14) Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
71.3
79.1
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)
102.7
176.6
167.2 in
Length
176.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4389 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
14.89 %
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160 GT (10 - 14)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
1K
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
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 Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
557 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
137.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible dCi 160
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data