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 3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.6
71.4
81
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.26 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
RFB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
