The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 26,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
62.1
71.1
80.7
65.9
72.6
81.8
71.1 in
Width
72.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
62.1 in
Height
65.9 in
105.1
170.8
109.1
179.5
170.8 in
Length
179.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4963 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.5 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
AUV
Generation
JZ
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
575 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
575 mi
565 mi
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.2 cu ft













43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
59 cu ft