The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 23,700
€ 19,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.6 16V 110 E85.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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 1.6 16V 110 E85
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.76 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
241 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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).
285.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
