Jaguar XE 2014 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 180 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XE engine produces 90 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Jaguar XE reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XE consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XE consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, 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 Jaguar XE 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. | |||
| Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 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`235 | 1`852 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 10 800 | |
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