Renault Megane 2013 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane 2013 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane 2009, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Megane 2009. Thanks to more power Renault Megane 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane 2013 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2009, which means that by driving the Renault Megane 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane 2013 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2009 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 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane 2013 and Renault Megane 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1595 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane 2013 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3400 | |
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