Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
6.3
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1140 km on highway
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.21 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.44 m
Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
330 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1190 litres
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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.
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better
