Renault Megane 2002 vs Kia RIO 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia RIO) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Kia RIO. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 520 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: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 449 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1190 litres | 1277 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 119 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 87 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Renault Megane can be harder 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`745 kg | 1`471 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 997 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 474 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Kia RIO. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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