The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 95 (14 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 19,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 dCi 95.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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 dCi 95
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3971 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.95 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
94 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 95
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
30.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 95
30 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane dCi 95
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
