The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 (09 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 19,400

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 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 1.6 16V 100.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
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 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
3192 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.77 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
1KM
Generation
BZ
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
▶ REPLAY
20.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
20.2 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
534 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft









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