Renault Megane 2006 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 133 NM more than Mazda MX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.26 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 36 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5400 | |
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