Renault Megane 2014 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 37 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2014 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1642 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 4 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`967 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5600 | |
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