Skoda Fabia 2008 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Fabia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Fabia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Fabia is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 17 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1226 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 75 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Skoda Fabia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
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