Renault Megane 2000 vs Hyundai Coupe 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP less power than Hyundai Coupe, but torque is 3 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Hyundai Lantra | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Coupe 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: | 3.97 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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