The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,500
€ 25,600
€ 19,500
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 TCe 115 GPF is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.6
71.4
81
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.6 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.98 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
25.48 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
541 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 TCe 115 GPF
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 115 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
