Renault Megane vs Volkswagen Golf
Renault Megane
Renault’s comfortable compact hatchback.
VS
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen’s compact hatchback.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Megane
Pick the Mégane for a comfortable, roomy compact hatchback with an efficient and wide engine range.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Golf
Pick the Golf for a balanced mix of refinement, practicality and driving enjoyment.
Best engine: The 1.5 eTSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
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Performance
E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| Renault Megane | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
220 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
300 Nm
Winner
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250 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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8,5 s
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| Top speed |
160 km/h
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224 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
134,5 hp/t
Winner
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114,9 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
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126 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Megane | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
440 L
Winner
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381 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.332 L
Winner
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1.237 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
Winner
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2,64 m
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| Length |
4,20 m
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4,28 m
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| Width |
1,77 m
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1,79 m
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| Height |
1,51 m
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1,49 m
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| Seats |
5
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5
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Powertrain & tech
| Renault Megane | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD (MK4) · CMF-EV / AmpR Medium (MK5) | MQB Evo (transverse, shared with A3/Octavia/León) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe (GT) · 1.5 Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · E-Tech PHEV · E-Tech EV (130/220) | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid/GTE PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 automatic · Multi-mode (PHEV) · Single-speed (EV) | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (post-2018) · N/A (E-Tech EV) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel, the E-Tech PHEV and E-Tech EV allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Megane
- 1.2 TCe: oil consumption and timing chain
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Infotainment: freezes and glitches
Volkswagen Golf
- DQ200 DSG needs fluid service (automatic)
- Plastic water pump/thermostat on EA211
- AdBlue/DPF on diesels (short trips)
Pros
Renault Megane
- Comfortable, composed ride
- Plentiful and affordable used
- Efficient 1.5 Blue dCi and E-Tech PHEV
Volkswagen Golf
- Class-leading refinement and build quality
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong residuals and parts availability
Cons
Renault Megane
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Infotainment can feel slow
Volkswagen Golf
- MIB3 software on early Mk8 (pre-facelift)
- Boot smaller than class leaders
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Renault Megane
18 for sale · from € 1.495
Volkswagen Golf
198 for sale · from € 2.990
Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI · Comfortline · LED · Leather · Sport seats
€ 13.990
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Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI · Panoramic roof · CarPlay · LED
€ 15.999
GDCauto
GDCauto
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 18.390
Falcomotive
Falcomotive
Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 19.990
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