Renault Megane 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 55 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 6 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`872 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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