Renault Megane 2018 vs Subaru Levorg 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Levorg is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Subaru Levorg, but torque is 10 NM more than Subaru Levorg. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.9 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Levorg, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Levorg, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 507 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 1446 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 15 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Levorg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Levorg, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`881 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 13 600 | |
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