Renault Megane 2016 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 85 HP less power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Jaguar XE. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar XE 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XE) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 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 | 11.66 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.36 metres less than that of the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 12 800 | |
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