Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1190 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 20 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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