The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,700
€ 21,400
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 205 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 205
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.64 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 205
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
