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Background grid Renault Megane Estate 2002-2005 Volkswagen Golf Estate 1997-2006
Spec height1 57.8 in 2
1 58.5 in Spec height1
 + 0.71 in
+ 1.65 in 2 70 in Spec width2
1 68.3 in Spec width2
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Volkswagen Golf Estate 1997 - 2006
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Volkswagen
Golf
Estate
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Renault Megane Estate 2002 - 2005
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Renault
Megane
Estate
Gen. 2 | 2002 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf Variant (1J) Estate 1997 vs. Renault Megane Grandtour (CM) Estate 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf Variant (1J) Estate 1997 is 1.65 in narrower and 0.71 in higher compared to Renault Megane Grandtour (CM) Estate 2002. It offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
173.1 in
Length
177.2 in
+4.1
68.3 in
Width2
70 in
+1.7
77.17 in
Width incl. mirrors
79.76 in
+2.59
58.5 in
+0.7
Height1
57.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
+6.7
-- in
Ground clearance3
4.7 in
2621.3 lbs
Weight4,6
2832.9 lbs
+9%
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.4 cu ft
+14%
51.9 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
56.5 cu ft
+9%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15364
Price EU7
€ 16000
+5%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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