The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180 (09 - 12)
€ 22,900

€ 22,800

€ 22,900
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 1.6 TDI BMT is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
59.6
70.8
79.8
59.3
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
103.1
179.6
106.4
179.5
179.6 in
Length
179.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4154 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.86 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
AUV
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.16 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
18.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft











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