The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 25,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 220 Start & Stop is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.39 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
217 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
14.24 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
511 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
