The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 23,500
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
47 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
