Renault Megane 2006 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 527 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 7 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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