Renault Megane 2001 vs Renault Megane 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane 2001 engine produces 11 HP more power than Renault Megane 2002, but torque is 3 NM less than Renault Megane 2002. Thanks to more power Renault Megane 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Renault Megane 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane 2001 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2002, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 30 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 2002 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 | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane 2001 is smaller. Renault Megane 2001 is 24 cm shorter than the Renault Megane 2002, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane 2001 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1190 litres | |
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Renault Megane 2002 has more luggage space. Renault Megane 2001 has 42 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane 2002. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2001 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Megane 2002, which means Renault Megane 2001 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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