Alfa Romeo Spider 2001 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.0 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo Spider engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Spider is 20 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 8 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 281 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 171 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Spider uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1000 | |
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