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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2012-2019 Renault Megane Hatchback 2008-2016
Spec height1 1.492 m 2 
+ 2.1 cm
1 1.471 m Spec height1
+ 2.2 cm 2
2 1.799 m Spec width2
+ 0.9 cm 1 1.808 m Spec width2
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Renault Megane 5-door Hatchback 2008 - 2016
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Renault
Megane
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2008 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonRenault Megane (BZ) 5-door Hatchback 2008 vs. Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Renault Megane (BZ) 5-door Hatchback 2008 is 0.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It has 2.2 cm less ground clearance and offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
429.5 cm
+3.7
Length
425.8 cm
180.8 cm
+0.9
Width2
179.9 cm
203.7 cm
+1
Width incl. mirrors
202.7 cm
147.1 cm
Height1
149.2 cm
+2.1
264.1 cm
+0.4
Wheelbase
263.7 cm
12 cm
Ground clearance3
14.2 cm
+2.2
1280 kg
+7%
Weight4,6
1205 kg
5
Seats max.
5
405 l
+7%
Cargo volume EU4
380 l
1162 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1270 l
+10%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15900
Price EU7
€ 18075
+14%
$ --
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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