Renault Megane 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

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Renault Megane
1999 - 2003
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Renault Megane is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 1.91.6 - 4.0

Performance

Power: 65 - 115 HP100 - 275 HP
Torque: 114 - 200 NM148 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 - 18.1 seconds6.8 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 - 7.75.5 - 13.0
Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.44 m4.68 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.50 m
Renault Megane is smaller.
Renault Megane is 24 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litresno data
Renault Megane has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`724~ 2`080
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 8001400
Pros and Cons: Renault Megane has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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