Renault Megane 2003 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 115 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 17 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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: | 27 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 393 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 127 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`690 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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