The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,800

€ 24,700

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 15.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 18.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1438
1814
2058
1621
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1438 mm
Height
1621 mm
2669
4359
2578
4204
4359 mm
Length
4204 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1881 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.37 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1618 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
8.56 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
47 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
487 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
402 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1247 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L