Renault Megane 2012 vs Renault Clio 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 17 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 85 NM more than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 31 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 288 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 117 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`854 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 | 4000 | |
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