The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 22,700
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 6.3 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.48 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
158 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
393 mi
Range
241 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
