The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 20,900
€ 19,200
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
