Renault Megane 1999 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 18 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | |
| 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 1999 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 1999 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 16 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 510 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 metres more than that of the Renault Clio, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`550 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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