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 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
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 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 OPF 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 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
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
