Renault Megane 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 2 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Used also on Seat Leon | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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: | 4.30 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`743 | no data | |
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| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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