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Renault Megane 1.6 Coupe Automatic

General information

ModelRenault Megane 1.6 Coupe Automatic
Year1996
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.56 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power106.50 PS (78 kW or 105 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke79.6 x 80.5 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0910 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space330 litres (87 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (421.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDrums, 200 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1170 kg (2,579.4 pounds)
Overall length3970 mm (156.3 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
CO2 emissions178.0 g/km
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