Renault Megane 2016 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
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 | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 205 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
1040 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
630 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | |
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 Skoda Octavia 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: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 610 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 1740 litres | |
Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 89 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 236 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`869 | 1`817 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | below average | |
Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 11 000 | 9000 | |
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