Honda S2000 1999 vs Renault Megane 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda S2000 is more dynamic to drive. Honda S2000 engine produces 102 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Honda S2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda S2000 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda S2000 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda S2000 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 (Honda S2000) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.37 m | |
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Honda S2000 is larger, but lower. Honda S2000 is 6 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm wider, while the height of Honda S2000 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 281 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda S2000 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`220 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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