Renault Megane 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 166 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
770 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.08 m | 4.08 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 270 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 448 litres | |
Renault Megane has 11 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`620 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | high | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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