The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 20,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1KP
Generation
BZ
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
