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Renault Megane

General information

ModelRenault Megane
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating66.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power80.00 PS (59 kW or 79 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque127.00 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke79.6 x 70.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0678 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Optional cargo space1190 litres (314 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (421.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1180 kg (2,601.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2750 mm (108.3 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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