Renault Megane 2010 vs Fiat 500 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 61 HP more power than Fiat 500, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Fiat 500. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat 500 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 Fiat 500 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat 500 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 3.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 94 cm longer than the Fiat 500, 18 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 185 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 26 litres more trunk space than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.7 metres more than that of the Fiat 500, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`305 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat 500 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Fiat 500 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6000 | |
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