The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (18 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 20,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
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 115
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3977 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.48 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
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 115
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
712 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
551 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
