Alfa Romeo 147 2001 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 147 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo 147, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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