Renault Megane 2006 vs Nissan Almera 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 | 107 HP | |
Torque: | 151 NM | 150 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 3 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.8 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
1070 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 25 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 Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.50 m | 4.51 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 60 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. The Nissan Almera 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 | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`700 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | low | above average | |
Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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