The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 23,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 205 is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.62 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
