Renault Megane 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1185 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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