The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 19,100
€ 23,800
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 E85 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.04 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26.33 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
26 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
32 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
414 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
285.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
