Renault Megane 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 22 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 79 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`909 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Megane is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4800 | |
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