Renault Megane 2003 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.71 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
490 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 315 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 1130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`880 kg | 2`035 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 590 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Mazda CX-5. Therefore, Mazda CX-5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda CX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 660 percent more cases than Mazda CX-5, so Mazda CX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 7200 | |
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