Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 38 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1090 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo 156 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Alfa Romeo 156 2000 2.4 engine: A simple and reliable engine, majority of problems are caused by fuel pump, electrical system and the oil pump drive chain. Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1285 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo 156, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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