Renault Megane 2020 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane and Opel Insignia have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 40 NM more than Opel Insignia. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia 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 | 420'000 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 Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Mokka | |
| 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. Opel Insignia 2013 1.4 engine: The Opel 1.4 Turbo engines with codes A14NET and A14NEL are 1.4-liter turbocharged units producing around 140 hp. They use a timing chain and a cast-iron cylinder block, which contributes to decent durability when the engine is maintained properly. With regular servicing—particularly frequent oil ... More about Opel Insignia 2013 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
| Renault Megane is 55 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 138 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`823 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 6800 | |
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