Renault Megane 2009 vs Smart ForTwo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 45 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 19.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 45 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| 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 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 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 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 221 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 123 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`756 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Smart ForTwo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Smart ForTwo, so Smart ForTwo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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