Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen EOS engine produces 6 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen EOS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is larger. Volkswagen EOS is 5 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 490 litres | |
| Volkswagen EOS has 15 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volkswagen EOS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2800 | |
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