The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 45,400
€ 26,000
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 R is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180.
VW Golf SportWagen R
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
180.6
106.4
179.5
180.6 in
Length
179.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4209 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.54 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
AUV
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
482 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
134.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.2 cu ft
