The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 21,900
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.89 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
521 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
