The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 39,200
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 39,200
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 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 Trophy (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
56.2 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (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 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.99 %
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
*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 ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
22.65 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
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
595 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
388 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
89 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
151.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft