Alfa Romeo 147 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 5 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.1 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 | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 147 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1190 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 38 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 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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