Renault Megane 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999

 
Renault Megane
2003 - 2005
Volkswagen Golf
1999 - 2002
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 136 HP115 HP
Torque: 191 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds11.7 seconds
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive.
Renault Megane engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.48.8
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km9.6 l/100km
By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle620 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway820 km on highway
610 km with real consumption570 km with real consumption
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.15 m
Width: 1.78 m1.74 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 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 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1190 litres1185 litres
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.9 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 steeringHydraulic 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.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8051`715
Safety:
Quality:
low

high
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14001400
Pros and Cons: Renault Megane has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
  • higher safety
Volkswagen Golf has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • fewer faults
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