Renault Megane 2021 vs Subaru Legacy 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 35 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 5 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 70 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 17 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
987 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 78 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 23 400 | |
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