The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 29,700
€ 25,200
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.6
71.4
81
70.4 in
Width
71.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
168.7
105.1
171.6
168.7 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
CD
Generation
RFB
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
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
675 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
521 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
