Alfa Romeo GT 2007 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 2.1 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 GT could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 GT 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GT is 20 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 377 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo GT has 24 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo GT uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 1.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`773 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3600 | |
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