The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,700
€ 29,700
€ 24,700
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 a little. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BZ
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
484 mi
Range
675 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
