Renault Megane 2012 vs Renault Megane 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Megane 2012) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane 2008) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane 2012 engine produces 70 HP more power than Renault Megane 2008, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Megane 2008. Thanks to more power Renault Megane 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane 2012 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane 2012 could require 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane 2012 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 2012 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 2012 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Megane 2012 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane 2012 and Renault Megane 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 377 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2012 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`854 | 1`793 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3400 | |
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