The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 43,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen R.
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf SportWagen R
59.3
71
80.2
59.6
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.3 in
Height
59.6 in
106.4
179.5
103.1
179.6
179.5 in
Length
179.6 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf SportWagen R
3069 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.56 %
General
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf SportWagen R
BZ
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf SportWagen R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
296 hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf SportWagen R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
22.24 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
475 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
144 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
VW Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
45.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
