The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 dCi 160.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 dCi 160
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.46 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 OPF ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
