Renault Megane 2001 vs Ford Puma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 13 HP more power than Ford Puma, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Ford Puma. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Puma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Puma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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 2001 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Puma, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Puma, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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