The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 28,100
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
€ 25,600
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 165 is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
59.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)
71
80.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)
106.4
179.5
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
179.5 in
Length
179.8 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4336 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.43 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BZ
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
163 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.82 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
20.36 lb/hp
27.82 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg  ( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
47 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
17 lb
48 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
665 mi
Range
259 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
665 mi
259 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
26.4 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
115.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
45.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.7 cu ft