Renault Megane 2008 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Nissan Tiida. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.4 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 880 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Nissan Tiida 2007 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
| Renault Megane and Nissan Tiida are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 272 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 100 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`743 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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