Renault Megane III or Volkswagen Golf VII?

2008–2016 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Boot: Megane III 524 l, Golf VII 605 l.
Lowest consumption: Megane III 4 l/100 km, Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km.
Power: Megane III 66–195 kW, Golf VII 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Megane III 24 items (Authentique), Golf VII 29 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Megane III from €7,000 (1 listing), Golf VII from €11,200 (1 listing).

Renault Megane III2008–2016 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Volkswagen Golf VII2012–2019 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →1 listing from €11,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Megane III2008–20161 listing · from €7,000	Volkswagen Golf VII2012–20191 listing · from €11,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,295 mm–4,559 mm	Length4,255 mm–4,562 mm
Width	Width1,808 mm–1,848 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,435 mm–1,507 mm	Height1,442 mm–1,492 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,637 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume344 l–524 l	Trunk volume272 l–605 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,394 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,524 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2016	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power66–195 kW (90–265 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TCe 265 RS	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed255 km/h	Top speed246 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Authentique	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · GT Line	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings1
Price from	Price from€7,000	Price from€11,200

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