The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 21,900
€ 25,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
503 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
521 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
