The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 20,200
€ 25,600
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4059 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.57 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
89 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
31.71 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
64 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
789 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
76.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
