The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 23,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 190 Start & Stop is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.11 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
16.52 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
34 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
533 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
132.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
