Renault Megane 2001 vs Honda S2000 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 138 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 208 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Honda S2000 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 102 HP less power than Honda S2000, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Honda S2000. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda S2000, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda S2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Honda S2000) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.08 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.28 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but higher. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Honda S2000, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Honda S2000. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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