The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,600
€ 26,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 BLUE dCi 115 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.6
71.4
81
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.6 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.52 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.12 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
749 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
749 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
