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 | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Impreza 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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: | 16 years | 27 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. | |||
| Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not particularly demanding on fuel quality. The most critical ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
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, if possible |
1266 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 164 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`360 kg | 1`220 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 575 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Renault Megane. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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