The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 23,400
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 165 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
