The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 25,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1507
1804
2037
1504
1781
2003
1804 mm
Width
1781 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1507 mm
Height
1504 mm
2703
4559
2578
4534
4559 mm
Length
4534 mm
2703 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1466 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.82 %
General
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
195 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
10.22 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
38 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
504 mi
Range
712 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
524 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1595 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L










