The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140 EDC (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 27,600
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 TCe 140 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 TCe 140
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 TCe 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.65 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
21.62 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
562 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
562 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
98.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 140
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
