Renault Megane 2006 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 33 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 600 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 400 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 120 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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