Renault Megane 2001 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 17 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 4 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 290'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 145 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2001 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but higher. Renault Megane is 20 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 110 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 171 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. The Alfa Romeo Spider may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 7000 | |
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