The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,900

€ 23,400

€ 23,900
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 ENERGY dCi 110 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4136 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
28.3 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
64 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
789 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
76.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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