The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 29,400
€ 29,700
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.6
71.4
81
69.3 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63.8 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
171.6
165.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
1KP
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
