Renault Megane 1999 wagon

This generation of Renault Megane has been produced from January, 1999 to September, 2003. We can provide information about 9 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Renault is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.8 litres and power of from 75 to 115 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 65 to 102 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (7 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Renault Megane 1999 wagon average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7 to 7.7 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.4 to 6.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Megane 1999 wagon petrol engine version is Renault Megane Break 1.4 16V, consuming 7 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Renault Megane 1999 wagon diesel - Renault Megane Break 1.9 DCi for 100 kilometers consumes 5.4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Renault Megane real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 5 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +5% for petrol engines and the same for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Megane modification.

Renault Megane 1999 wagon CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 165 to 177 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 143 to 178 grams per kilometer. From Renault Megane with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Renault Megane Break 1.4 16V which produces an average of 165 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Renault Megane diesels least CO2 distributes Renault Megane Break 1.9 DCi - 143 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.5 seconds has Renault Megane Break 1.8 16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Megane Break 1.9 D reaching this speed only in 18.1 seconds. The maximum top speed is 197 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 115 hp version (Renault Megane Break 1.8 16V).

Lenght of Renault Megane is 444 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Renault Megane is about 2 cm longer than Honda Civic estate car / wagon, but 3 cm shorter than Ford Focus estate car / wagon. Renault Megane gross weight is from 1660 to 1775 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Renault Megane trunk space is 485 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1600 litres.

This Renault is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 850 €. According to user reviews, average Renault Megane repair costs are 45 € per year. Users calculated Renault Megane 1999 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 52%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Renault Megane for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Renault Megane prices and costs.

Renault Megane modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Renault Megane 1999 1.4 e Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Break 1.4 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 95 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Break 1.6 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003 1.6 Petrol 107 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Break 1.6 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003 1.6 Petrol 107 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Megane 2000 Break 1.8 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds

1.8 Petrol 115 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Break 1.9 D Nov 2000 — Jun 2001 1.9 Diesel 65 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Break 1.9 DTi Nov 2000 — Sep 2003 1.9 Diesel 80 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 1999 1.9 dTi Jan 1999 — Dec 2001 1.9 Diesel 98 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Megane 2000 Break 1.9 DCi Nov 2000 — Sep 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (102 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 102 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Renault Megane safety

During safety testing Renault Megane has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Renault Megane is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection Renault Megane got two stars.

Renault Megane prices

Renault Megane 1999 - 2003 estate car price in Latvia is from 300 € to 1800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Megane price is very low - Renault Megane is approximately for 43 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1999 - 2003 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Renault Megane 2002 price 500 € 900 € 1800 €
Renault Megane 2000 price 300 € 800 € 1200 €

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Renault Megane reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Renault Megane reliability is very low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2014 defects were detected in an average of 40.5 percent of Renault Megane of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 33.3%.

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Renault Megane 1999 wagon features (options)

Percentage of Renault Megane with corresponding feature (option)

Adjustable steering wheel
66%
Metallic paint
59%
Conditioning
54%
Roof bars (railings)
36%
Climate control
23%

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Renault Megane reviews

Total 14 Renault Megane owner reviews

Renault Megane 2001 Estate car/wagon Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2012 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:120`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 4.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving)
Total car rating:
8
 
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