Background photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used Renault Mégane or Volkswagen Golf: which one to choose?
| Criterion |  Photo: Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0 Renault Mégane IV |  Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0 Volkswagen Golf VII |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy with care | Buy with care |
| Reliability | 3.5/5best | 3.0/5 |
| Observed prices | €9,500 – €23,900 | €7,200 – €18,800 |
| Monthly cost (12,000 km/year) | €460 | €409best |
| Known faults | 4, none serious | 4, none serious |
| Euro NCAP | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Category | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric |
| Lowest consumption | 1.2 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km |
| Boot | 384 Lbest | 380 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Our conclusion
Same reliability score (3/5) and 5 Euro NCAP stars for both (2015 for the Mégane IV, 2012 for the Golf VII). Their faults differ: oil consumption on the early 1.2 TCe and clutch problems on the manual 1.3 TCe for the Mégane; DQ200 DSG7 gearbox, water pump and oil consumption on the early 1.4 TSI, and turbocharger on the 1.6 TDI for the Golf. Boot capacities are close (384 L against 380 L). The right choice depends on the version: avoid the 1.2 TCe on the Mégane and the 1.4 TSI DSG7 on the Golf.
By Rédaction Quelle Occasion · updated on 9 October 2026