Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Renault Megane 2021
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 160 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 167 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 49 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 987 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 43 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 13 800 | |
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