Renault Megane 2008 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 31 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Chevrolet Lacetti. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km with real consumption | 840 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | |
| 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 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane and Chevrolet Lacetti are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 97 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`762 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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