The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 21,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.49 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
