Renault Megane 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
|
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 507 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 1740 litres | |
|
Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 103 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 236 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`906 | 1`817 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 9200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Megane has
|
Skoda Octavia has
| |