The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,900

€ 28,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 3.7 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1471
1808
2037
1492
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1492 mm
2641
4295
2620
4258
4295 mm
Length
4258 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1356 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1783 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.18 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
9.83 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
504 mi
Range
609 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
427 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L