The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 25,200
€ 19,600
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 160 GPF is 6.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
