Renault Megane 2006 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 55 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1751 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 (by 151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3000 | |
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