Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 30 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 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1870 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1595 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 19 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
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