Tesla Model 3 2020 vs Renault Megane 2021
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 325 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Tesla Model 3 is more dynamic to drive. Tesla Model 3 engine produces 185 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Tesla Model 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | |||
| Range per fill-up: | 448 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| Tesla Model 3 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Tesla Model 3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Renault Megane 2021 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: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Tesla Model 3 is 6 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 649 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 987 litres | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage capacity. Tesla Model 3 has 146 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model 3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Tesla Model 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 14 600 | |
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