Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Scirocco version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Scirocco engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 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 Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Scirocco is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | 991 litres | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has 52 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Scirocco (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`849 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Scirocco, so Volkswagen Scirocco quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7200 | |
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