Renault Megane 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 84 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.1 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`868 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 9600 | |
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