Renault Megane 2012 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane 2012 engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Megane 2009, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Renault Megane 2009. Thanks to more power Renault Megane 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane 2009 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane 2012 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2009, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane 2012 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 2012 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: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane 2012 and Renault Megane 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
991 litres | 377 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`849 | 1`756 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3600 | |
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