Renault Megane 1999 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2000 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane 1999 engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane 2000, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Renault Megane 2000. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Clio | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 2000 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: | 4.16 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane 1999 is 28 cm shorter than the Renault Megane 2000, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1310 litres | |
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Renault Megane 2000 has more luggage space. Renault Megane 1999 has 162 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane 2000. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane 2000 (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 1999 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Megane 2000, which means Renault Megane 1999 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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