Renault Megane 2000 vs Hyundai Coupe 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, 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. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.97 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.33 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 43 cm shorter than the Hyundai Coupe, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 420 litres | |
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Hyundai Coupe has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 132 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 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`555 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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