Renault Megane 2010 vs Citroen DS5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen DS5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Citroen DS5. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen DS5, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen DS5 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine Citroen DS5 2011 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen DS5 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 24 cm shorter than the Citroen DS5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1288 litres | |
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Citroen DS5 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen DS5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen DS5 (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen DS5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen DS5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | no data | |
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