The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 23,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 140 GPF is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.01 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
541 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
