Renault Megane Coupe (2002 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2003 – 2008): specs compared

The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.3 s. The Renault Megane Coupe uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,164 kg.

Specification Renault Megane Coupe Renault Megane Coupe 2002 – 2006 Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors 2003 – 2008
Overview
Origin France Germany
Documented years 2002 – 2006 2003 – 2008
Body style Coupé 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 11 13
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 82 – 163 hp 75 – 170 hp
Torque 123 – 300 Nm 126 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.3 – 14.3 s 7.9 – 16.7 s
Top speed 171 – 220 km/h 163 – 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.5 – 8.1 L/100 km 5.0 – 7.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,209 – 4,210 mm 4,201 mm
Width 1,780 – 1,781 mm 1,760 mm
Height 1,460 – 1,461 mm 1,478 – 1,481 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 – 2,620 mm 2,581 mm
Curb weight 1,120 – 1,230 kg 1,164 – 1,300 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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