The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 23,000
€ 24,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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 TCe 140 GPF
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.73 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
1KP
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
579 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
