Renault Megane 2000 vs Volkswagen Polo 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.1 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 30 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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