Hyundai Coupe 1999 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 3 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Coupe consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Coupe could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Coupe consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Lantra | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Coupe 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.37 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 288 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Hyundai Coupe can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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