The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 16,000
€ 25,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.74 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
