The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)

€ 27,100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,100
 Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
€ 27,100
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 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.3
Blueprint Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)
71
80.2
70.8 in
Width
71 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.6 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)
106.4
179.5
179.6 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
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4336 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.14 %
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
AUV
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165

▶ REPLAY
30.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30.06 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
12.1 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
47 MPGe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
15.6 lb
city
34 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
48 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
274 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
274 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 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
1030 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