The Renault Megane is a hatchback car with a length of 4129 mm (162.56 in), width of 1699 mm (66.89 in), height of 1420 mm (55.91 in), and a wheelbase of 2580 mm (101.57 in). It has a front track of 1450 mm (57.09 in) and a rear track of 1432 mm (56.38 in), with a front overhang of 842 mm (33.15 in). The car has a spacious interior with 5 seats and 5 doors.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4129 mm 162.56 in.
Width
1699 mm 66.89 in.
Height
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Wheelbase
2580 mm 101.57 in.
Front Track
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Rear Track
1432 mm 56.38 in.
Front Overhang
842 mm 33.15 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Renault Megane is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 11.7 l/100 km in urban areas, 6.5 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 8.5 l/100 km combined. It has a CO2 emission of 210 g/km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg 24.14 UK mpg 8.55 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg 43.46 UK mpg 15.38 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg 33.23 UK mpg 11.76 km/l
Co2 Emissions
210 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The Renault Megane is a compact car with a 1.6L inline 4-cylinder engine producing 90 horsepower and 137 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive and automatic transmission with 4 gears. The suspension is independent coil spring in the front and semi-independent coil spring in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
56.3 Hp/l
Torque
137 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
K7M
Engine Displacement
1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke
80.5 mm 3.17 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 / Renault RN0700
Coolant
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent, coil spring
Brakes
The Renault Megane features ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. The car has a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering. The tires are 175/65 R14 and the wheel rims are 14 inches in size.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
175/65 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The car has a good power-to-weight ratio and a reasonable weight-to-torque ratio, suggesting good performance. It has a spacious trunk and a moderate fuel consumption.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.9 kg/Hp, 84.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.8 kg/Nm, 128 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1070 kg 2358.95 lbs.
Max Weight
1615 kg 3560.47 lbs.
Max Load
545 kg 1201.52 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
348 l 12.29 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1210 l 42.73 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max Roof Load
80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Renault - Megane I (BA)
The Megane has 5 seats.
The Megane is a hatchback.
The Megane is 4129 mm (162.56 in) long.
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 13.7 seconds.
The Megane has a top speed of 170 km/h (105.63 mph).
The Megane takes 13.7 seconds to reach 100 km/h.
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.5 l/100 km
210 g/km
The Renault Megane has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.6L and 4 cylinders.
The Renault Megane has an automatic transmission with 4 gears.
The Renault Megane has an independent coil spring suspension in the front and a semi-independent coil spring suspension in the rear.
The Renault Megane has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Renault Megane has a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering.
The Renault Megane has tires of size 175/65 R14 and wheel rims of size 14 inches.
The fuel efficiency of the Renault Megane varies depending on the trim level and engine choice, but it typically ranges from 30-40 mpg combined.
Yes, the Renault Megane has a good reliability record, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The Renault Megane comes equipped with a range of safety features, including six airbags, electronic stability control, and a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
The spec sheet does not include fuel consumption information.
The maximum cargo capacity is 1210 l (42.73 cu ft).
The Megane can tow up to 1300 kg (2866.01 lbs) with brakes or 570 kg (1256.63 lbs) without brakes.
