The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 17,800
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
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 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3982 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.48 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
1KP
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
712 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
