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Renault Megane I Classic (Phase II, 1999) 1.9 dTi (98 Hp) Automatic
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Renault Megane:
The Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault for the 1996 model year, and was the successor to the Renault 19. The Mégane has been offered in three- and five-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles at various points in its lifetime, and having been through four generations is now in its fifth incarnation....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Classic (Phase II, 1999) Overview:
Renault Megane (I Classic (Phase II, 1999)). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1185 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.2 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.9 dTi (98 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Similar power to the manual dTi, but the automatic transmission slightly dulls acceleration and responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for an automatic diesel, though slightly less efficient than its manual counterpart.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Generous boot space (510 litres) for a compact sedan
- • Good fuel efficiency from diesel engines
- • Affordable to purchase on the used market
- • Practical and family-friendly interior
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials by modern standards
- • Average Euro NCAP safety rating (3 stars) for its time
- • Some common reliability issues, particularly with electronics and certain engine components
- • Not particularly engaging to drive compared to rivals
- • Petrol engines can be thirsty compared to modern equivalents
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Coach (DA): 1998 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Megane |
| Generation: | I Classic (Phase II, 1999) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.9 dTi (98 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 98 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 52.4 Hp/l [505mm more] |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F9Q More details about the engine F9Q |
| Engine displacement: | 1870 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 18.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 168.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1185 |
| Max. weight: | 1710 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 525 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1310 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1250 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 620 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 55 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4436 mm mm [505mm more] |
| Width: | 1698 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1420 mm mm [54mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [112mm more] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1432 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.30 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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