Renault Megane 2016 vs Kia Ceed 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Terrano | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2018 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia Ceed 2018 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1504 litres | 1694 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.4 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: | 1`835 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`227 kg | 1`222 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 608 kg | 528 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Kia Ceed. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 8000 | 11 600 | |
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