Renault Megane 2009 vs Kia Ceed 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 37 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.56 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 7 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 534 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 10 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`884 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Kia Ceed quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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