The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 18,300

€ 26,900

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %

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

5-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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
177 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
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.37 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
20.37 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
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
560 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
560 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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