Renault Megane 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1870 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 81 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`864 | 1`930 | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 9600 | |
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