Cupra Born 2021 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Cupra Born is more dynamic to drive. Cupra Born engine produces 116 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Cupra Born reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 16.7 kWh/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 520 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| Cupra Born gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Cupra Born) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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Cupra Born is smaller, but higher. Cupra Born is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Cupra Born is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1267 litres | 1191 litres | |
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Cupra Born has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Cupra Born has 50 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Cupra Born (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Cupra Born is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Cupra Born can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 16 800 | |
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