Kia Cee'd I (ED) or Renault Megane II?

2006–2012 vs 2002–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: Cee'd I (ED) 4,475 mm, Megane II 4,498 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Cee'd I (ED) 534 l, Megane II 520 l.
Lowest consumption: Cee'd I (ED) 4.5 l/100 km, Megane II 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Cee'd I (ED) 66–105 kW, Megane II 60–165 kW.
Standard equipment: Cee'd I (ED) 24 items (LX), Megane II 22 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Cee'd I (ED)2006–2012 · 15 engines · LX, EX, TX, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane II2002–2008 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Cee'd I (ED)2006–2012no listings	Renault Megane II2002–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,235 mm–4,475 mm	Length4,209 mm–4,498 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,777 mm–1,808 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm–1,525 mm	Height1,443 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm–2,685 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–534 l	Trunk volume330 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines15	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–105 kW (90–143 hp)	Power60–165 kW (82–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0 CRDi	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 Turbo RS
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed236 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · LX	Items in the base trim22 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · TX	Items in the top trim40 · Privilège
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Cee'd I (ED) or Renault Megane II?

Length: Renault Megane II 4,498 mm, Kia Cee'd I (ED) 4,475 mm (a 23 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,685 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 520 vs 534 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Cee'd I (ED) or Renault Megane II?

The most frugal Kia Cee'd I (ED) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128); the most frugal Renault Megane II 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 105).

Which is more powerful — Kia Cee'd I (ED) or Renault Megane II?

The strongest Kia Cee'd I (ED) makes 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT); the strongest Renault Megane II 165 kW (224 hp) (2.0 Turbo RS).

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