Kia Optima 2016 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 45 litres | |
| 1120 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, 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 Kia Optima 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: | 4.86 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Optima is 23 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Optima is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 449 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1432 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 103 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`944 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 17 600 | |
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