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Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.6 SCe (115 Hp)
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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)
IV Grandtour Overview:
Renault Megane (IV Grandtour). With 165 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1227 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.9 s). The top speed reaches 187 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 SCe (115 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate but can feel strained, especially when fully loaded or on inclines, due to its naturally aspirated nature.
Fuel Economy
Less efficient than its turbocharged counterparts, resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical boot capacity (521-1504 litres)
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engine options, including GT variants
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for long journeys
- • Stylish exterior design, particularly for a station wagon
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating (5 stars)
Cons:
- • Some lower-powered engines can feel underpowered when fully loaded
- • Interior quality can vary, with some plastics feeling less premium
- • Infotainment system can be less intuitive than rivals for some users
- • Rear visibility can be somewhat limited due to design
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Coupe (Phase III, 2014): 2015 - 2016).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Megane |
| Generation: | IV Grandtour |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 SCe (115 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 72 Hp/l [327mm more] |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | H4M 748 More details about the engine H4M 748 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 187 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1227 |
| Max. weight: | 1835 |
| Max load: | 608 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1504 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 521 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 650 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4626 mm mm [327mm more] |
| Width: | 1814 mm mm [34mm less] |
| Height: | 1457 mm mm [22mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2712 mm mm [76mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2058 mm |
| Front track: | 1591 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm |
| Front overhang: | 919 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 995 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 16; 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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