Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 6 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.6 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 | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Lacetti has 115 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Chevrolet Lacetti uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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