Renault Megane 2012 vs Citroen DS5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 106 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Citroen DS5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 94 HP less power than Citroen DS5, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Citroen DS5. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen DS5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 208, Citroen DS4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen DS5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 24 cm shorter than the Citroen DS5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1288 litres | |
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Citroen DS5 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 97 litres less trunk space than the Citroen DS5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen DS5 (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen DS5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen DS5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | no data | |
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