The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 25,300
€ 20,600
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 dCi 90 FAP 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 90 FAP
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 90 FAP
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3995 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.09 %
General
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
32.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
32.82 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
570 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
932 mi
570 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 dCi 90 FAP
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 90 FAP
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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



















