Renault Megane 2003 vs Volkswagen EOS 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 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 105 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: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen EOS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine Volkswagen EOS 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.42 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 6 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`775 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 360 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 6400 | |
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