The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2930 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.81 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
18.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
647 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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