Renault Megane 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 85 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 8.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.1 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 | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 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, 4 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 |
377 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 928 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`872 | 1`830 | |
| 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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