Renault Megane 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`010 | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 5000 | |
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