Renault Megane 2012 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 180 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 60 NM more than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 510 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Espace | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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 2012 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Megane 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 21 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 105 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`854 | 1`714 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 9400 | |
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