Renault Megane 2000 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Renault Megane 2000 engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Megane 2003, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Renault Megane 2003. Despite less power, Renault Megane 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane 2000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane 2000 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2003, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane 2000 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 2000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 26 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane 2000 is smaller. Renault Megane 2000 is 24 cm shorter than the Renault Megane 2003, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane 2000 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane 2003 has more luggage space. Renault Megane 2000 has 42 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane 2003. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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