Skoda Fabia 2008 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Fabia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Renault Megane) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 33 HP less power than Renault Megane, but torque is 50 NM more than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.8 | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Fabia consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 1.47 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, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 386 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1485 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 94 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 323 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 1.1 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`705 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
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