The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 23,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
1KP
Generation
RFB
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
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
30 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
241 mi
Range
730 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
