Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 2800 | |
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