The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,200
€ 29,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 140 GPF is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.12 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
531 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
