Renault Megane 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Scenic | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 1184 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 180 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 126 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 Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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