The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 21,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 6.3 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.5
73.8
81
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
165.5
171.8 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.32 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
