Renault Megane 2009 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 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 (Chevrolet Lacetti) 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: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 19 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, but torque is 50 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 730 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: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| 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 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1595 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Chevrolet Lacetti 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 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`812 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`250 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 562 kg | 515 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1600 | |
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