Volkswagen EOS 2011 vs Renault Megane 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen EOS engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen EOS 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 Volkswagen EOS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen EOS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen EOS 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 EOS 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen EOS 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is larger. Volkswagen EOS is 6 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
380 litres | 490 litres | |
| Volkswagen EOS has 15 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`517 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 483 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 610 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 1800 | |
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