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 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 165
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 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
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
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 165
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 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
