Renault Megane 2006 vs Subaru Impreza 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 50 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 630 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Impreza 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 16 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 Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 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 particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1266 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 164 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| 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: | 1`795 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`220 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 460 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Subaru Impreza. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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