Ford Kuga 2024 vs Renault Megane 2021
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Ford Kuga engine produces 46 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 49 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Kuga can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford Kuga version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2021 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.44 m | |
| Ford Kuga is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Kuga is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 412 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1534 litres | 987 litres | |
| Ford Kuga has 91 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Kuga (by 547 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 12 800 | |
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