Renault Megane 2021 vs Subaru Impreza 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 160 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 167 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
987 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 43 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 27 600 | |
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