The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 27,500
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 160 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 160
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 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4202 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
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 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.7 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
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 160
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
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
