Renault Megane 1999 vs Nissan Almera 1998
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 12 HP less power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Nissan Almera. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 670 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 30 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 170 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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