The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 110 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 22,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 110.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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
Renault Mégane dCi 110
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.96 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 110
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31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
56 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
888 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft