The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 28,100

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.3
71
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
59.3 in
103.1
179.8
106.4
179.5
179.8 in
Length
179.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4336 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.56 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
AUV
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft









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