The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 21,400
€ 30,400
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 165 is 15.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 18.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1438
1814
2058
1621
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1438 mm
Height
1621 mm
2669
4359
2578
4204
4359 mm
Length
4204 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.6 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
city
39 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
635 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 165
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
