Renault Scenic 2006 vs Renault Megane 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Scenic 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 Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2008 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 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Scenic is smaller, but higher. Renault Scenic is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Scenic has 34 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 678 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`762 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Scenic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Renault Scenic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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