Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane, but torque is 1 NM more than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
900 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
1150 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
3 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen Bora
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m
4.16 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
348 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1210 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane.
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
