Renault Megane 2006 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 56 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 49 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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