Jaguar XE 2014 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XE engine produces 125 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Jaguar XE reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XE consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XE could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XE consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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 (Jaguar XE) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 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 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XE is 4 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XE is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XE has 95 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Jaguar XE uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.66 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XE is 0.36 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 10 800 | |
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