The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 22,700
€ 20,000
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 TCe 130 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
71.2
80.2
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.5
169.1 in
Length
165.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3845 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
574 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
