Renault Megane Estate (1999 – 2003) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (1999 – 2006): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 115 hp. The Renault Megane Estate is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.5 s. The Volkswagen Golf Variant has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 199 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Renault Megane Estate is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,141 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane Estate
1999 – 2003
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
1999 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1999 – 2006 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 9 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 116 hp | 68 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 114 – 200 Nm | 128 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 18.7 s | 10.5 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 199 km/h | 160 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 7.7 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,699 – 1,700 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,075 – 1,200 kg | 1,141 – 1,309 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.