The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 26,300
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
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 BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4138 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
1KP
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
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
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
795 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
