Renault Megane 2003 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 5 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.3 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, 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 | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1222 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 105 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`840 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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