The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 38,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 38,300
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 considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is 3.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (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
56.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (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 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.32 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
161 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft