Fiat Stilo 2003 vs Renault Megane 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Fiat Stilo is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Stilo engine produces 34 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Fiat Stilo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Stilo consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Stilo could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Stilo consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Fiat Stilo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Stilo is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Fiat Stilo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1190 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Stilo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Fiat Stilo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`790 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Stilo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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