The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 26,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.17 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
