Renault Modus 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.1 | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Twingo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf Plus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.58 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Modus is 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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