The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 25,000
€ 23,800
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
1KP
Generation
BZ
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
