The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 28,100
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
€ 22,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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 dCi 160 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71
80.2
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12)
106.4
179.5
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
179.5 in
Length
179.6 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4336 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
158 hp
113 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
21 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
690 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
654 mi
690 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
85.3 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
117.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
45.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft