The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 19,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 16 cm longer, 11.6 cm wider and 18.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1435
1875
2058
1621
1759
1946
1875 mm
Width
1759 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1435 mm
Height
1621 mm
2670
4364
2578
4204
4364 mm
Length
4204 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.57 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
132 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
158 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
