The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 25,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 90 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.28 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
