The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 16,000
€ 25,300
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.66 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
