The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP EDC (10 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 21,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 FAP.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
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 FAP
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3922 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
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 FAP
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 FAP
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 FAP
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 110 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
