Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 133 NM less than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 36 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2600 | |
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