Renault Megane 2012 vs Renault Clio 2012

 
Renault Megane
2012 - 2013
Renault Clio
2012 -
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP200 HP
Torque: 300 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds6.7 seconds
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): 7.76.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km8.8 l/100km
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 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway880 km on highway
690 km with real consumption510 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 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand EspaceInstalled 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: yesno
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 m4.09 m
Width: 1.81 m1.73 m
Height: 1.47 m1.43 m
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 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1162 litresno data
Renault Megane has more luggage capacity.
Renault Megane has 105 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio.
Turning diameter: 11 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`8541`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 (€): 50009400
Pros and Cons: Renault Megane has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Renault Clio has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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