The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 25,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
171.8 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.02 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
RFB
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft