The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 19,200
€ 40,300
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 300 GPF is 6.3 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56.2
73.8
81
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.2 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 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.92 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
161 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 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
