The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 21,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
130 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
541 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
