The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,100

€ 22,700

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 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 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
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 dCi 160
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1967 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.38 %

General
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
380 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
9.53 kg/bhp
13.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
50 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
40 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
654 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
654 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
462 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
524 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1595 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L