Renault Megane 2002 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 650 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Fabia 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 2002 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 2002 1.6 engine Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 25 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 13 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1015 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 70 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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