Renault Megane 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 22 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 22 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 79 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`802 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Megane is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4800 | |
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