Renault Megane 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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