Honda Insight 2009 vs Renault Megane 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Insight) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Honda Insight engine produces 8 HP more power than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Insight is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Insight consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Honda Insight over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Insight consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Honda Insight is 9 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Insight is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1162 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`762 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 2400 | |
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