The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 43,500

€ 24,700

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf SportWagen R is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF.
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
59.6
70.8
79.8
57
71.4
81
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
59.6 in
Height
57 in
103.1
179.6
105.1
182.1
179.6 in
Length
182.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.76 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
AUV
Generation
RFB
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
157 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
296 hp
157 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
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11.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.5 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.72 lb/hp
19.5 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
475 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
475 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 160 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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