Renault Megane 2000 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: | 140 HP | 155 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 187 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 13 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | 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. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.08 m | 4.28 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
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 | |
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): | 1`610 | 1`630 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 4800 | |
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