Renault Megane 1999 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP less power than Renault Scenic, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.68 m | |
| Renault Megane is 27 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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