The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 23,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 140.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 140
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.74 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
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 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
133 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
542 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
