Renault Megane Cabriolet (1999 – 2003) vs Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Renault Megane Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 116 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 193 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The Renault Megane Cabriolet is the lighter car, from 1,090 kg against 1,130 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane Cabriolet
1999 – 2003
|
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 140 hp | 75 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 200 Nm | 140 – 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 11.4 s | 10.7 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 210 km/h | 163 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 7.6 L/100 km | 5.2 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,079 mm | 4,079 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 – 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,155 kg | 1,130 – 1,205 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.