Renault Megane 2020 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 101 mm (4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia 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 Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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 Octavia 2017 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Megane is 31 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1258 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 188 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`797 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 11 000 | |
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