The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 20,900
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BZ
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft