Renault Megane 2010 vs Renault Megane 2003

 
Renault Megane
2010 - 2012
Renault Megane
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.5 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 110 HP120 HP
Torque: 240 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.2 seconds10.9 seconds
Renault Megane 2003 is a more dynamic driving.
Renault Megane 2010 engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Megane 2003, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Megane 2003. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.05.5
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Renault Megane 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Renault Megane 2010 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2003, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane 2010 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2003.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1200 km in combined cycle1090 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway1330 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
Renault Megane 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan JukeInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 2010 might be a better choice in this respect.
Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ...  More about Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.36 m
Width: 1.81 m1.78 m
Height: 1.43 m1.40 m
Renault Megane 2010 is larger.
Renault Megane 2010 is 13 cm longer than the Renault Megane 2003, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane 2010 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 211 litres190 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data490 litres
Renault Megane 2010 has more luggage capacity.
Renault Megane 2010 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane 2003.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2010 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Megane 2003, which means Renault Megane 2010 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8991`880
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

low
Renault Megane 2010 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane 2003 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Renault Megane 2010, so Renault Megane 2010 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 86002000
Pros and Cons: Renault Megane has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Renault Megane has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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