Renault Scenic 2001 vs Renault Megane 1999
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | 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 Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Scenic 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: | 4.17 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 27 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Scenic is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1310 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Scenic, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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