The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
€ 21,200
€ 39,200
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 7.6 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.2
73.8
81
69.3 in
Width
73.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63.8 in
Height
56.2 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
171.8
165.5 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4187 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.23 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
1KP
Generation
RFB
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
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
388 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
