Renault Megane 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 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 Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2008: It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 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 (kg): | 1`770 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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