Renault Megane 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Renault Megane has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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