Kia Cee'd II (JD) or Renault Megane III?

2012–2018 vs 2008–2016 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm, Megane III 4,559 mm — a 25 cm difference.
Boot: Cee'd II (JD) 380 l, Megane III 524 l.
Lowest consumption: Cee'd II (JD) 4 l/100 km, Megane III 4 l/100 km.
Power: Cee'd II (JD) 66–150 kW, Megane III 66–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Cee'd II (JD) 31 items (LX), Megane III 24 items (Authentique).
On Autodrom: Megane III from €7,000 (1 listing); no Cee'd II (JD) is listed right now.

Kia Cee'd II (JD)2012–2018 · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane III2008–2016 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Cee'd II (JD)2012–2018no listings	Renault Megane III2008–20161 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm	Length4,295 mm–4,559 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm	Width1,808 mm–1,848 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,435 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l	Trunk volume344 l–524 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,375 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,394 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2018	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)	Power66–195 kW (90–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · GT 1.6 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TCe 265 RS
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed255 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · LX	Items in the base trim24 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · GT Line	Items in the top trim42 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear 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 · Multimedia5 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
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)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
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	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Cee'd II (JD) or Renault Megane III?

Length: Renault Megane III 4,559 mm, Kia Cee'd II (JD) 4,310 mm (a 249 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 524 vs 380 l.

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

The most frugal Kia Cee'd II (JD) uses 4 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi); the most frugal Renault Megane III 4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

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

The strongest Kia Cee'd II (JD) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (GT 1.6 T-GDI); the strongest Renault Megane III 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TCe 265 RS).

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