The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 26,000
€ 34,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
73.8
81
69.3 in
Width
73.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
171.8
165.5 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.7 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
1KP
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
