Renault Megane 2010 vs Mazda MX-5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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 Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2009 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.26 m | |
| Renault Megane is 24 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 150 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 61 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. The Mazda MX-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | no data | |
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