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


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 0.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm higher compared to Renault Megane (BZ) 5-door Hatchback 2008. It has 2.2 cm more ground clearance and offers 10% more cargo space.4,5

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