The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 21,200
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.1 in
Length
165.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft