Renault Megane 2020 vs Skoda Scala 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Scala, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Scala. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Scala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Scala gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 101 mm (4 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Scala 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 Skoda Scala version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 9 years | 9 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 Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Skoda Scala 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Scala 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane and Skoda Scala are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1258 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 65 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Scala. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Scala (by 152 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Scala, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`826 kg | 1`718 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`210 kg | 1`180 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 616 kg | 538 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Skoda Scala. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 12 800 | |
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