Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Renault Megane 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 23 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | 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. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 105 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Hyundai Elantra 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`740 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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