Renault Megane 2010 vs Mazda MX-5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 16 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 73 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1030 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | 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. | |||
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`899 | 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 (€): | 7600 | no data | |
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