The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (12 - 13)
€ 29,400
€ 18,400
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.6 16V 110.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 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 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.05 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
1KP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
