Renault Megane 2020 vs Kia Ceed 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 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: | 4.36 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1258 litres | 1291 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`826 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`210 kg | 1`222 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 616 kg | 578 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 9800 | |
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