Renault Megane 2004 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 13 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2004 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Megane 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 29 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 945 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 62 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 245 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 Ford Fiesta, 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`795 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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