Renault Megane 2000 vs Renault Kangoo 2005
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Scenic | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.82 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 40 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 40 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 165 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Kangoo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Kangoo, so Renault Kangoo quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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