The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 21,400
€ 19,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 90.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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 90
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.78 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
