Renault Megane 2008 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Megane and Renault Scenic have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 1 NM less than Renault Scenic. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Scenic 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 Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 25 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1840 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 34 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 678 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`762 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Scenic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Renault Scenic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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