The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 23,400

€ 25,300

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 OPF ACT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.6 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft