The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.4 in
Width
73.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168.7 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.71 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
CD
Generation
RFB
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft