The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 22,700

€ 23,500

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
30 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
241 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft