Renault Megane 1999 vs Volkswagen Polo 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 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 | 1200 | |
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