The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 20,700
€ 25,600
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 dCi 110 FAP is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 dCi 110 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3922 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.89 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
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*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
105 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
105 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
27.09 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
848 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
