Renault Scenic 2001 vs Renault Megane 1999
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.7 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
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`650 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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