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Renault Megane 1.5 DCi Authentique

General information

ModelRenault Megane 1.5 DCi Authentique
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating52.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1461 ccm (89.15 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving4.6 litres/100 km (51.13 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1461 ccm (89.15 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power82.00 PS (60 kW or 81 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque185.00 Nm (18.9 kgf-m or 136.5 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression18.8:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0656 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space330 litres (87 gallons)
Optional cargo space1190 litres (314 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

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). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1250 kg (2,755.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR15630
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions174.0 g/km
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