Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Renault Megane 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 19 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 50 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2008 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 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1162 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Chevrolet Lacetti has 97 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Lacetti is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Chevrolet Lacetti can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`762 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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