The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 20,900
€ 25,800
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 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.71 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 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
