Ford Puma 1997 vs Renault Megane 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Puma) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford Puma is more dynamic to drive. Ford Puma engine produces 27 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 43 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Ford Puma reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Puma consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Puma could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Puma consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 1050 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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 1999 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 1999 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Puma is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Puma is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 288 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Puma is 1.3 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Ford Puma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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