Renault Megane 2000 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Renault Megane and Renault Clio have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 69 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 14 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Clio, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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