Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
|
Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
| Skoda Octavia and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1595 litres | |
|
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 56 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Skoda Octavia has
|
Renault Megane has
| |