The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 23,400
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
€ 25,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
71.4
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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
2910 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

456 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
22.73 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
48 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
730 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
634 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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
92.9 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
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft