The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,700

€ 27,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 190 Start & Stop is 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
103.1
167.6
169.1 in
Length
167.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.99 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BZ
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
16.52 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
533 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
533 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
132.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft