Renault Megane 2003 vs Chevrolet Nubira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 6 HP more power than Chevrolet Nubira, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Chevrolet Nubira. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
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 Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 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 Nubira 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 Nubira 2005 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 Nubira 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane and Chevrolet Nubira are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Nubira. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`163 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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