Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kadjar engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kadjar consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kadjar could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kadjar consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.58 m | |
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Renault Kadjar is larger. Renault Kadjar is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kadjar is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Kadjar has 28 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. This could mean that the Renault Kadjar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means Renault Kadjar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`853 | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kadjar has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 12 000 | |
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