Renault Megane 2016 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 90 HP less power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Jaguar XE. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| 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 Jaguar XE 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 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Jaguar XE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 455 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 95 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XE. The Jaguar XE may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`852 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 12 200 | |
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