Renault Megane 2009 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane 2009 engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane 2012, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Renault Megane 2012. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
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The Renault Megane 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane 2009 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane 2009 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane 2012 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2009 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.6 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 2009 and Renault Megane 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.95 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2009 is 0.049999999999999 metres more than that of the Renault Megane 2012. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`728 | 1`772 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7200 | |
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