The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,900

€ 21,400

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 110 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.6 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4136 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
28.3 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
64 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
59 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
789 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft