The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 27,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 TCe 205 is 3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 TCe 205
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.66 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
RFB
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
