Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 70 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen EOS could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen EOS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen EOS is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen EOS has 6 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 8600 | |
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