Renault Scenic 2001 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Used also on Renault Scenic | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 2.0 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | no data | |
| 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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