Hyundai Accent 2003 vs Renault Megane 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Hyundai Accent is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 321 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
859 litres | 1190 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai Accent has 9 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Hyundai Accent uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 331 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Accent has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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