Renault Megane 2012 vs Skoda Fabia 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 33 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.5 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Fabia 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 Fabia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 17 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 386 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1226 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 94 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2200 | |
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