The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 24,700
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TCe 180.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.99 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
AU
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
