The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,100

€ 21,900

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.76 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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 E85
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 E85
111 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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 E85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26.33 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
414 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
285.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft