Renault Megane 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

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Renault Megane
1999 - 2002
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Renault Megane is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 1.91.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 65 - 115 HP68 - 241 HP
Torque: 114 - 200 NM128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 - 17.9 seconds6.4 - 17.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 7.74.0 - 11.5
Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.16 m4.15 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Renault Megane is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 348 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1210 litres1185 litres
Renault Megane has 18 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 25 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`630~ 1`773
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 10001400
Pros and Cons: Renault Megane has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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