Renault Megane 2018 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Kadjar. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 60 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2018 1.5 engine Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.61 m | |
| Renault Megane is 18 cm longer than the Renault Kadjar, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
987 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 31 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 491 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Kadjar, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`852 | 1`916 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 11 000 | |
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