The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
€ 19,600
€ 21,200
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
104
169.1
165.5 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
