The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 25,300

€ 24,700

€ 25,300
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 OPF ACT 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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.15 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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