Renault Megane 2016 vs Jaguar XE 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 185 HP less power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 244 NM less than Jaguar XE. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar E-Pace | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 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 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 410 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 140 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 21 000 | |
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