The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 28,100

€ 21,600

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
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 dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4336 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.01 %

General
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
158 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
21 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
609 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
654 mi
609 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
117.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











45.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft