Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Renault Megane 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 9 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1 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 | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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 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 | |||
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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Lacetti is 0.5 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`743 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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