Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V

Renault Megane 1999 1.6 petrol description

Sedan Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V has been produced from November, 2000 to September, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 107 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 148 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
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This Renault Megane 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.8 litres.

Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7 litres per 100km (14.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Renault is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Renault Megane fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there is also Renault Megane version with automatic gearbox (Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.6 16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.6 seconds later (in 12.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.
Renault Megane 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Renault Megane 1999

Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V technical data

Model: Renault Megane Sedan 1.6 16V
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2000. November ... 2003. September 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 165 g/km
Power: 107 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 148 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.0 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 5.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km (32.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.44m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 510 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1310 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1600 kg

Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V engine K4M FR

Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Renault Megane 1999 Sedan 1.6 16V oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.8 litres (5.1 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7.9 litres (8.4 quarts)
Power 105 - 115 HP ON 5750 RPM
Torque 145 - 155 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 25 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2002 onwards.

Engine also used on Renault Laguna Renault Scenic Renault Clio Dacia Duster and 4 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Renault Megane sedan [1999 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Renault Megane 1999 1.4 e Jan 1999 — Dec 2002 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.4 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 95 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.4 16V Sep 2000 — Jan 2003 1.4 Petrol 98 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.6 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003 1.6 Petrol 107 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.6 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003 1.6 Petrol 107 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.8 16V Nov 2000 — Sep 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds

1.8 Petrol 115 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.9 D Nov 2000 — Jun 2001 1.9 Diesel 65 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.9 DTi Nov 2000 — Sep 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 80 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 1999 1.9 dTi Jan 1999 — Dec 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 98 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.9 DTi Nov 2000 — Jun 2001 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Renault Megane 2000 Sedan 1.9 DCi Nov 2000 — Sep 2003

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

1.9 Diesel 102 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Megane 1999 reviews
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