Renault Megane 2006 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane 2006 engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Megane 2003, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Megane 2003. Thanks to more power Renault Megane 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane 2006 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane 2006 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane 2006 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 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 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 2006 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane 2006 and Renault Megane 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2006 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Megane 2003, which means Renault Megane 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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