Renault Megane Estate (2014 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The Renault Megane Estate is the more powerful of the two, with up to 163 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.5 L/100 km against 3.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,210 kg against 1,289 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane Estate
2014 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 10 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 163 hp | 86 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 380 Nm | 160 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 12.3 s | 8.9 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 216 km/h | 180 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.5 – 6.8 L/100 km | 3.9 – 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,562 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,210 – 1,384 kg | 1,289 – 1,528 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.