The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 30,400
€ 26,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 165 is 7.5 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1438
1814
2058
1491
1789
2073
1814 mm
Width
1789 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1438 mm
Height
1491 mm
2669
4359
2619
4284
4359 mm
Length
4284 mm
2669 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1482 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
167 kg
11.27 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
RFB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
9.2 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
61 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
54 mpg
city
46 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
47 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
635 mi
Range
595 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
89 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
