Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.0 | |
| Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 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 5 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 |
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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volkswagen EOS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2600 | |
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