Renault Megane 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 14 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Clio | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 1185 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 180 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 125 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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