The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 23,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 130 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 130
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 130
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.61 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
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
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
130 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
541 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
