Renault Megane 2021 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 370 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Giulia, whereas torque is 360 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulia. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.2 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Giulia) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2021 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane and Alfa Romeo Giulia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 23 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`150 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 18 600 | |
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