Renault Megane 2006 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 41 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.0 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 Mitsubishi Colt, 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 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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