The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 36,800
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 considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.33 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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 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 ACT

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
595 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
89 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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