Skoda Octavia 2000 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 7 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1512 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 63 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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