Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 29 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 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 Spider could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 370'000 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: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.40 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 80 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2000 | |
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