The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
€ 27,700

€ 33,500

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
57.8
71
80.2
59.6
70.8
79.8
71 in
Width
70.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
59.6 in
104
179.5
103.1
180.2
179.5 in
Length
180.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4336 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %

General
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
163 hp
178 hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
20.36 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
665 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
115.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
VW Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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