The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 41,100
€ 27,000
€ 41,100
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
73.8
81
58.7
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
105.1
171.8
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
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.71 %
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 dual clutch 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
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 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
162 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 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
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
403 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
306 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
873 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
