Kia Sephia 1998 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 7 HP less power than Renault Megane, but torque is 8 NM more than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sephia could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Shuma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sephia is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
692 litres | 1310 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Kia Sephia has 140 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 618 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Kia Sephia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sephia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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