Renault Megane 2004 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Renault Megane and Ford Fiesta have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 26 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2004 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 2004 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 29 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 945 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 62 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 245 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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