Renault Megane 2006 vs Hyundai Elantra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 12 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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: | 26 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine Hyundai Elantra 2006 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Hyundai Elantra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 60 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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