Renault Megane 2006 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 45 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 910 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 7 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 160 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Renault Megane can be easier 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: | 1`890 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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