Renault Megane 1999 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 27 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Clio | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 7 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1512 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 63 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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