The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 23,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
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 dCi 160 FAP
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
CD
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
632 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
