The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 16,000
€ 23,700
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
71.2
80.2
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.5
169.1 in
Length
165.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
548 mi
Range
241 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
