The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 16,800
€ 24,700
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 110 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 110
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.34 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
