The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 29,400
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 15 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1471
1808
2037
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1471 mm
Height
1621 mm
2641
4295
2578
4204
4295 mm
Length
4204 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1353 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1829 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.86 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9.8 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
490 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
