Renault Megane 2006 vs Nissan Micra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 147 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Nissan Micra 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 55 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 457 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 65 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Micra. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 33 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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