Nissan Primera 2002 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Nissan Primera engine produces 1 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 7 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Primera has 70 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Nissan Primera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Primera, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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