Renault Megane 2009 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Skoda Octavia 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 56 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, 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`780 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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