The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,400
€ 19,800
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.05 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
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
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
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
