Renault Megane 2022 vs Volkswagen Golf 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Renault Megane is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| 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: | - (electric) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Renault Megane is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 - 220 HP | 90 - 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 300 NM | 175 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10.5 seconds | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Renault Megane. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 0.9 - 10.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but higher. Renault Megane is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 564 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1332 litres | 1237 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 124 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`106 kg | ~ 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`599 kg | ~ 1`378 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 507 kg | ~ 542 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 600 | |
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