The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 19,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 15 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1471
1808
2037
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1471 mm
Height
1621 mm
2641
4295
2578
4204
4295 mm
Length
4204 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.67 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
132 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
654 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
