Renault Megane 1999 Sedan

This generation of Renault Megane has been produced from January, 1999 to September, 2003. We can provide information about 11 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Renault is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.8 litres and power of from 75 to 115 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 65 to 102 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Renault Megane 1999 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.6 to 7.7 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.2 to 6.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Megane 1999 sedan petrol engine version is Renault Megane Sedan 1.4 16V, consuming 6.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Renault Megane 1999 sedan diesel - Renault Megane 1.9 dTi for 100 kilometers consumes 5.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Renault Megane real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +7% for petrol engines and +5% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Megane modification.

Renault Megane 1999 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 156 to 174 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 139 to 163 grams per kilometer. From Renault Megane with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Renault Megane Sedan 1.4 16V which produces an average of 156 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Renault Megane diesels least CO2 distributes Renault Megane Sedan 1.9 DCi - 139 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.9 seconds has Renault Megane Sedan 1.8 16V version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Megane Sedan 1.9 D reaching this speed only in 18.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 199 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 115 hp version (Renault Megane Sedan 1.8 16V).

Lenght of Renault Megane is 445 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Renault Megane is about 2 cm longer than BMW 3 series sedan, but 1 cm shorter than Honda Civic sedan. Renault Megane gross weight is from 1595 to 1710 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Renault Megane trunk space is 510 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1310 litres.

This Renault is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 650 €. According to user reviews, average Renault Megane repair costs are 45 € per year. Users calculated Renault Megane 1999 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 52%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Renault Megane for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Renault Megane prices and costs.

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Renault Megane safety

During safety testing Renault Megane has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Renault Megane is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection Renault Megane got two stars.

Renault Megane prices

Renault Megane 1999 - 2003 sedan price in Latvia is from 300 € to 1300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Megane price is very low - Renault Megane is approximately for 64 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1999 - 2003 prices).