The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 25,600
€ 23,400
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.6
71.4
81
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.1 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
RFB
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 ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
730 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
