Alfa Romeo Brera 2008 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 120 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 2.3 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 Brera could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Brera is 12 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Brera is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | 377 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Brera has 44 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Brera 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 Alfa Romeo Brera (by 233 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Brera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| 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): | 2`035 | 1`756 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3600 | |
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