The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 29,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.98 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
