Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1870 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1595 litres | |
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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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.7 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): | 2`030 | 1`857 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 4600 | 5000 | |
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