Renault Megane 2016 vs Skoda Octavia 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 35 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Terrano | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 119 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 23 200 | |
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