Kia Sephia 1998 vs Renault Megane 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Kia Sephia engine produces 13 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.1 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Shuma | Used also on Renault Clio | |
| 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 Sephia 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. | |||
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 and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 1.5 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 (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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