The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 20,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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 dCi 90
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4059 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.62 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
1KP
Generation
RFB
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 ENERGY dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
133 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
31.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
64 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
542 mi
Range
789 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
789 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
