Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 164 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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