The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,400
€ 23,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 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 130
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 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
730 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
