Renault Megane 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 102 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13 seconds | |
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
1360 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
1090 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.44 m | 4.68 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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 |
1285 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: | low | above average | |
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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