Renault Megane 2006 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.4 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 Alfa Romeo 147, 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 710 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 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 particularly demanding on fuel quality.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1190 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Alfa Romeo 147 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`725 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`175 kg | 1`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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