The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 26,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 180 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.75 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
