The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 20,000
€ 24,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 115 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 115
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
3977 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
24.97 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
551 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
