The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 20,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 2.0 16V 140
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.83 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
