The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 18,400
€ 19,800
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 110 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.31 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
