The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 25,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 165 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.53 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 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