Kia Ceed 2012 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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: | 128 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 18 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 1162 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Ceed has 25 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Kia Ceed uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 156 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`810 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4000 | |
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