The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 30,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
167.6
105.1
171.6
167.6 in
Length
171.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
634 mi
Range
635 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
