The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,400
€ 25,300
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
59.3
71
80.2
59.2
70.1
78.9
71 in
Width
70.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.3 in
Height
59.2 in
106.4
179.5
101.5
178.5
179.5 in
Length
178.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.34 %
General
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
27.56 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
541 mi
570 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
130.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
45.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
