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Renault Megane IV Sedan 1.6 SCe (115 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 Sedan Overview:
Renault Megane (IV Sedan). With 156 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1247 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 190 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.
1.6 SCe (115 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The manual gearbox improves the responsiveness compared to the CVT, offering adequate performance for daily driving, though it's not particularly spirited.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel consumption for a naturally aspirated petrol engine, but outclassed by the turbocharged alternatives.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and distinctive exterior design
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Spacious interior and a very generous boot capacity (550 litres)
- • Excellent fuel economy from the diesel engine lineup
- • Competitive pricing and good value for money
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines (1.6 SCe) can feel underpowered and unrefined
- • Interior materials in lower trims can feel less premium than rivals
- • Infotainment system can be clunky or slow compared to segment leaders
- • Resale value can be lower than some German or Japanese competitors
- • Rear headroom can be tight for taller passengers due to the sloping roofline
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Coupe (Phase III, 2014): 2015 - 2016).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Megane |
| Generation: | IV Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 SCe (115 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 72 Hp/l [333mm more] |
| Torque: | 156 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: | Multi-port manifold 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 b |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 125.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1247 |
| Max. weight: | 1790 |
| Max load: | 543 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 550 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49.7 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 660 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4632 mm mm [333mm more] |
| Width: | 1814 mm mm [34mm less] |
| Height: | 1443 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2711 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2058 mm |
| Front track: | 1577 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1574 mm |
| Front overhang: | 919 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1002 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 136 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 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; 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 16; 17; 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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