The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,500
€ 26,000
€ 22,500
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 slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF is 3 inches longer, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.6
71.4
81
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
171.6
103.1
168.7
171.6 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2879 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.69 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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 TCe 140 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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
20.86 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
531 mi
Range
595 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
89 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
