The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 25,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
1KP
Generation
BZ
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
