Renault Megane 2010 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 21 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 7 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | no data | |
| 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`904 | no data | |
| 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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