Renault Megane 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, 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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 106 mm (4.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 380 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5600 | |
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