Renault Megane 2006 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 7 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 60 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 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`890 | 2`010 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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