Renault Megane 2010 vs Skoda Fabia 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Fabia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Fabia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 17 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1226 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 75 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Fabia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Skoda Fabia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2200 | |
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