Renault Megane 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 57 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`839 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 3400 | |
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