The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 23,400
€ 27,000
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 165 is 9.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 15 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.23 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
665 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
