The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 40,300

€ 25,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
56.2
73.8
81
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.2 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.8
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 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.72 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
161 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
403 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft