Renault Megane 2004 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 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 Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 58 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 13 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 250 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 570 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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`815 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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