Renault Megane 2003 vs Opel Tigra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Tigra, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.36 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 44 cm longer than the Opel Tigra, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 60 litres less trunk space than the Opel Tigra. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Tigra, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Tigra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Tigra, so Opel Tigra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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