Renault Megane 2016 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Renault Kadjar. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road 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 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.61 m | |
| Renault Megane is 18 cm longer than the Renault Kadjar, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 78 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Kadjar, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`853 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 12 800 | |
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