Renault Megane 2021 vs Hyundai Elantra 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Elantra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 13 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 115 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2019 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 45 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`800 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 13 600 | no data | |
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