The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 25,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.43 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
420 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
