Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Renault Megane) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1504 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 84 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`882 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 18 600 | |
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