The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 20,200
€ 21,600
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 90 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 90
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4059 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.15 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
31.71 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
789 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
