Renault Megane 2009 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 1 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.4 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 26 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 1.6 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 2009 1.6 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 | 1410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 886 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
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