The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 19,100
€ 23,900
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 E85 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.91 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26.33 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
414 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
285.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
285.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
