Volkswagen Golf Variant (2013 – 2017) vs Renault Fluence (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 143 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 200 km/h. The Renault Fluence is the lighter car, from 1,253 kg against 1,289 kg. At 4,623 mm, the Renault Fluence is 61 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Variant.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2013 – 2017
|
Renault
Fluence
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 15 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 150 hp | 90 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 320 Nm | 150 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 12.6 s | 9.8 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 217 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.9 – 5.3 L/100 km | 4.0 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,562 mm | 4,623 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 2,037 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,289 – 1,528 kg | 1,253 – 1,349 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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