Kia Ceed 2018 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Kia Ceed torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, Kia Optima | 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 Kia Ceed 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 2020 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 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Ceed is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 449 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1694 litres | 1432 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 1`944 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`289 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 655 kg | |
| Kia Ceed load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Renault Megane. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 15 200 | |
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