The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 21,400
€ 25,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 15.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 18.3 cm taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
1621
1759
1946
1438
1814
2058
1759 mm
Width
1814 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2058 mm
1621 mm
Height
1438 mm
2578
4204
2669
4359
4204 mm
Length
4359 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2669 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1354 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1839 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.22 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
1KP
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
158 bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
270 NM
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
579 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
521 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
402 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1247 L
