Renault Megane 2000 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 68 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The Alfa Romeo 147 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo 147, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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