Renault Megane 1999 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 23 HP less power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 680 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Clio | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, 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 Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Clio 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: | 4.44 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 63 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | 1`595 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Clio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Renault Clio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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