The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 23,400
€ 19,700
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 90 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.79 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
