Renault Megane 2000 vs Renault Megane 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane 2000 engine produces 4 HP more power than Renault Megane 2002, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Megane 2002. Thanks to more power Renault Megane 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.9 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2002, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane 2000 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 2002 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine | |||
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 2002, 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 |
no data | 1190 litres | |
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Renault Megane 2002 has more luggage space. Renault Megane 2000 has 42 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane 2002. | |||
| 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`555 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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