Renault Megane 2003 vs Honda Jazz 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 32 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 37 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 50 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. 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 Honda Jazz (by 133 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, 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 (kg): | 1`775 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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