The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 23,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
