The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,200
€ 29,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 eTSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 eTSI
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.32 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
RFB
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
21.31 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
675 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
531 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
104.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
