Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 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 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1030 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
4.16 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.44 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 litres
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1210 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
