The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180 (09 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 22,800

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4154 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.47 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
AUV
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
129 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.16 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
24.19 lb/hp
18.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
31 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
16.3 lb
city
23 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
39 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
293 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
187 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft









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