Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 65 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen EOS consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 680 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | |
| 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. | |||
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): | 2`000 | 1`865 | |
| 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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