Renault Megane 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 81 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`812 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 9000 | |
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