Renault Megane 2003 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Aveo, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Aveo 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine Chevrolet Aveo 2004 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Aveo 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 19 cm longer than the Chevrolet Aveo, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 375 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 145 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Aveo, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Chevrolet Aveo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Chevrolet Aveo, so Chevrolet Aveo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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