Renault Megane I or Renault Megane II?

1995–2002 vs 2002–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Coupe/Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: Megane I 4,430 mm, Megane II 4,498 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Megane I 500 l, Megane II 520 l.
Lowest consumption: Megane I 5.2 l/100 km, Megane II 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Megane I 47–108 kW, Megane II 60–165 kW.
Standard equipment: Megane I 12 items (RL), Megane II 22 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Megane I1995–2002 · 12 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Renault Megane I1995–2002no listings	Renault Megane II2002–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,129 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,209 mm–4,498 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,699 mm	Width1,777 mm–1,808 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,443 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm–2,685 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–500 l	Trunk volume330 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,265 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2002	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power47–108 kW (64–147 hp)	Power60–165 kW (82–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 16V Coach	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 Turbo RS
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed236 km/h
Trim levelsRL · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · RL	Items in the base trim22 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · RXE	Items in the top trim40 · Privilège
Equipment · Comfort1 · 5
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 · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety2 · 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✓
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 · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Megane I or Renault Megane II?

Length: Renault Megane II 4,498 mm, Renault Megane I 4,430 mm (a 68 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,685 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 520 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Megane I or Renault Megane II?

The most frugal Renault Megane I uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 dTi); the most frugal Renault Megane II 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 105).

Which is more powerful — Renault Megane I or Renault Megane II?

The strongest Renault Megane I makes 108 kW (147 hp) (2.0 16V Coach); the strongest Renault Megane II 165 kW (224 hp) (2.0 Turbo RS).

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