Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V
Renault Megane 2008 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V has been produced from December, 2008 to December, 2012. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 148 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
More engine specs
This Renault Megane 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.8 litres.
Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V fuel consumption is 6.7 litres per 100km (14.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Megane fuel consumption.
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, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Renault Megane got two stars.

Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V technical data
Model: | Renault Megane 1.6 16V | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2008. December ... 2012. December | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km |
Power: | 100 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 148 NM ON 4250 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 190 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 (combined) 9.0 (urban) 5.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km (32.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.30m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1162 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1743 kg |
Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V engine K4M
Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 79.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 80.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 60,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.8 litres (5.1 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts) |
Power | 90 - 105 HP ON 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 - 150 NM ON 4250 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1999 |
Duration of production | 26 years |
Engine also used on | Dacia Duster Nissan Almera Dacia Logan Renault Kangoo |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Renault Megane hatchback [2008 - 2012] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Renault Megane 2008 1.5 dCi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.5 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Renault Megane 2008 1.5 dCi
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.5 Diesel | 110 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V | 1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Renault Megane 2008 1.9 dCi
Most powerfull diesel version (130 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Renault Megane 2008 2.0 16V
Only version with automatic transmission |
2.0 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Renault Megane 2008 2.0 TCe
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |