Skoda Scala 2019 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Skoda Scala engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Skoda Scala reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Scala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Scala consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Skoda Scala over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Scala consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Scala gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 101 mm (4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Scala can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Scala version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | 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 Scala 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Scala 2019 1.5 engine Renault Megane 2020 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Scala is smaller, but higher. Skoda Scala and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1410 litres | 1258 litres | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage capacity. Skoda Scala has 65 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Scala (by 152 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Scala is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Skoda Scala can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`718 kg | 1`826 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`180 kg | 1`210 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 538 kg | 616 kg | |
| Skoda Scala load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Renault Megane. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 17 400 | |
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