The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15)
€ 24,800

€ 29,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
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
180
170.8 in
Length
180 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3724 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5128 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
15.93 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
AUV
Generation
JZ
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
158 hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
27.71 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
739 mi
565 mi
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1404 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.2 cu ft













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