Renault Megane 2008 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 45 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 109 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | |
| 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: | 4.30 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`955 | |
| 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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