The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,600
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
104
169.1
165.5 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4147 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
632 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft