Renault Megane 2012 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 43 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 10 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 3.6 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 33 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 386 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 91 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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