The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 21,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 160 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI 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 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.82 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
