The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 190 (12 - 13)
€ 26,000

€ 24,700

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
104
169.1
168.7 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.15 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
CD
Generation
BZ
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
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
187 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
595 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
533 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
89 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
132.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 190 Start & Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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