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: | 80 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 18 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 1999 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 1999 1.9 engine | |||
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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