The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 28,100

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
59.2
70.1
78.9
59.3
71
80.2
70.1 in
Width
71 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.2 in
Height
59.3 in
101.5
178.5
106.4
179.5
178.5 in
Length
179.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4336 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.1 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
1KM
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
29 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
589 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft









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