Renault Megane 2021 vs Tesla Model 3 2020
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 325 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Tesla Model 3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 185 HP less power than Tesla Model 3, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Tesla Model 3. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | |||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 448 km in combined cycle | |
| Tesla Model 3 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| 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 (Tesla Model 3) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| 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 | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Tesla Model 3, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 649 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
987 litres | no data | |
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Tesla Model 3 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 146 litres less trunk space than the Tesla Model 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Tesla Model 3, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`060 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 24 600 | |
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