Renault Megane 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 380 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5600 | |
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