The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 23,400
€ 19,600
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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.6
71.4
81
69.3 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63.8 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.74 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
1KP
Generation
RFB
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 ENERGY dCi 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
589 mi
Range
730 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
