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 6.3 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.58 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
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
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft