The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,100
€ 26,900
€ 28,100
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 dCi 160 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 dCi 160
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 dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4336 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
BZ
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
158 hp
158 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.37 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
21 lb/hp
20.37 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
560 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
654 mi
560 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 dCi 160
117.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 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
