Renault Megane 2021 vs Nissan Sentra 2016
| 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 (Nissan Sentra) 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 | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 73 HP less power than Nissan Sentra, but torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Sentra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Sentra, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 610 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Megane and Nissan Sentra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 428 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 75 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Sentra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Sentra, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`840 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | no data | |
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