Mazda MX-5 2009 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 160 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 112 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 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: | 4.02 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 46 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 211 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`375 | 1`926 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7600 | |
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