Renault Megane 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 100 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 6 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 281 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`835 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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