Kia Optima 2016 vs Renault Megane 2020
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Optima) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 71 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 1.6 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 13.90 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 39 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 2430 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Optima is 23 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Optima is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1686 litres | 1372 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 164 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 314 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`070 kg | 2`131 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`528 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 603 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 15 400 | |
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