Renault Megane 2006 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 110 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 12 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
| By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, 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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1020 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 25 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. 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 Renault Megane (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`725 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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