The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 23,500
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,500
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 130 Start & Stop is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.1 in
Length
165.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 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