The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 25,800
€ 23,300
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 140 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 140
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 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.9 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
21.62 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
562 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 140
98.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
