The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,500
€ 27,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.2 %
General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
