The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,800
€ 25,800
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 TCe 100 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 TCe 100
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 TCe 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.98 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
99 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
28.51 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
541 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
