Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 116 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 1010 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 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 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
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