There is a new series of gasoline engines, all with 1,330 cm³ cubic capacity, very efficient, no longer very far away from the diesel engines in CO₂ emissions. In its dimensions, the Mégane has remained the same. It shares platform and online multimedia system with Talisman and Espace. This includes the portrait 8.7'' monitor. The head-up display is called a novelty in this class by the manufacturer. This probably does not apply to the many assistance systems.

Renault has not been fooled and goes on offering three diesel engines, facing a total of six gasoline engines. After all, France is a country with long distances. It is interesting when even Europe's largest supplier of electric motors seems to give the diesel a (little more) future. However, Renault gets payed after the loss of the smallest diesel with 4,200 € relatively royally.

The Mégane is often referred to as the French VW Golf. Whether people in France see the Golf as a German Mégane, may be doubtful. But that is probably also due to the Europe-wide registration figures. The price difference is significantly lower in the gasoline than in the diesel engines. VW requires almost 6,000 euros more for the smallest diesel in relation to the smallest gasoline engine. Renault saves here, for example the smallest of the four-valve technology, but still achieves remarkable CO₂ emissions.

There is not much difference in terms of ride comfort. Maybe the VW Golf reacts a bit more precisely e.g. on steering movements. At engines Renault has caught up, especially at gasoline engines, the diesel engines have always been competitive. Only the transmissions, especially in the double clutch range, still get significantly worse grades.

However, the Mégane dares more, even in the interior, while the Golf represents the more predictable size in the usual quality. The difference is clearly noticeable in the German breakdown statistics. But maybe buyers of domestic products tend to care more about their cars. 05/18