The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 23,600
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
€ 24,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 160 GPF is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
71.4
81
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
171.6 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2930 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3999 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
18.54 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
598 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
531 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft