That’s because it’s quite petrol-like in it’s eagerness to rev and overall refinement. This is an engine that performs well in any Renault/Nissan/Dacia model it’s installed in and you’d be hard pushed to say it’s a diesel if you didn’t know beforehand. The two diesel offerings are an even better proposition thanks to some impressive real-world economy figures, especially the 1.5-litre dCi 110. However, the TCe 205 is also on par with the 1.6-litre in the Peugeot 308 SW THP 205 which, incidentally, has the same power output as the Renault. In its defence, it’s more powerful than equivalent engines in the VW Golf and Ford Focus. It’s a heavily turbocharged engine and as a result doesn’t quite feel as powerful as the figures suggest – you have to rev it out to extract maximum performance which is at odds with the relaxed nature of the rest of the car. Only available on the mildly warm GT model is the four-cylinder 1.6-litre TCe 205. It’s an eager and lively engine thanks to its turbocharger, but that also means official fuel economy figures of around 50mpg will be difficult to achieve with a car full of luggage or people – the 1.2-litre capacity struggles a bit with all the weight. The cheapest on offer is a three-cylinder petrol called the TCe 130 with 130hp. ![]() The Megane Sport Tourer engine choice is simple – there are two petrol engines and two diesels. What it lacks in polish, the Megane Sport Tourer makes up for with stylish looks Standard equipment on entry-level Expression+ models includes a Bluetooth phone connection, DAB digital radio, a height adjustable driver’s seat, air-conditioning, and four electric windows. Both the diesels can return fuel economy of around 70mpg. Lower down the range you can choose between a nippy 130hp 1.2-litre petrol or two diesels – a 110hp 1.5-litre or a 130hp 1.6. The GT model sports a 204hp 1.6-litre petrol engine that will be good for 0-62mph in close to seven seconds. The rest of the range is more on the relaxed side, making the Megane Sport Tourer one of the most comfortable in class. Those hooks may prove more useful than you might imagine if you go for the warm GT model that has four-wheel steering and a quick shifting EDC twin-clutch gearbox. The Sport Tourer’s boot is full of useful features too: the floor height is adjustable, you get dividers to split up the space and hooks to keep your shopping upright. But, given that this is the estate model, it’s the healthy 580-litre boot that will matter to most people – even if it’s outgunned by the 610-litre load bay in the Skoda Octavia estate. ![]() ![]() There’s room for four adults and the rear seats recline further back than in the Megane hatchback. It’s hard to complain about the space on offer, though. Sadly, the rest of the interior’s design fails to stand out – solidly built though it is – and it’s a bit of a let down given the sharp-suited exterior. ![]() Its 8.7-inch width is large for this class, especially when you consider its portrait style, and the detailed graphics are matched by no rivals. Sadly, it’s an option on this Renault – but one we would highly recommend. Is the Renault Megane Sports Tourer a good car? Find out more about the Renault Megane Sports Tourer
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