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: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Kadjar, but torque is 15 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 60 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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. | |||
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`814 | 1`853 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 12 800 | |
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