The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 29,400
€ 20,000
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 TCe 130.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 TCe 130
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.72 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
