Renault Megane 2000 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
| Renault Megane has 17 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
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