Renault Megane 2003 vs Renault Megane 2005
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Renault Megane 2003 engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Megane 2005. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Renault Megane 2003 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2005, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2005 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane 2003 and Renault Megane 2005 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2003 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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