The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 26,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.59 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
