Jaguar XE 2019 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: | 8.4 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 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XE consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 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 2019 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 2019 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: | 1.43 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XE has 140 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XE is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`852 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 10 800 | |
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