The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 27,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
104
169.1
167.6 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.04 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
