Renault Megane 2012 vs Smart ForTwo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 76 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForTwo) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 160 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 25 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
991 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 124 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 2.1 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`849 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Smart ForTwo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Smart ForTwo, so Smart ForTwo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4600 | |
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