Renault Megane 2000 vs Nissan Almera 1998
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.7 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Nissan Almera. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 30 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 170 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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