Renault Megane 2009 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP less power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT 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 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 | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
| Renault Megane is 20 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
377 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 24 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. The Alfa Romeo GT may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`773 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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