Renault Megane 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 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: | 135 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 50 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 300'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.32 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but higher. Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 45 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | no data | |
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