Renault Megane 2016 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | no data | |
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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. | |||
| 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`952 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 18 600 | |
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