Alfa Romeo 147 2001 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 147 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 147 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine | |||
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`790 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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