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: | 165 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 40 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.2 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand 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: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... 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`870 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | no data | |
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