Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Renault introduced the second generation of the Megane in 2002 and offered it in a few shapes. Yet, the five-door hatchback was among the best-selling versions of them.
The French carmaker was keen to attack its main competitor in the European market, Volkswagen Golf. For that, it needed a fresh approach. Thus, it came with a very strong safety package for its compact-segment contender, earning it a five-star score in the EuroNCAP crash tests.
Renault also dropped the fluid lines of the first-generation Megan and used the angular shapes and straight lines on the second generation. The front fascia resembled a pair of wings with the grille and the headlights following the same lines. In the middle, the bird-beak styling element supported the chromed badge. The lower bumper received an additional grille flanked by the optional foglamps to soften the angular shapes. In the five-door version, the C-pillars were vertical. At the same time, the tailgate featured a curved rear window above an extended, rounded back.
Inside, the carmaker introduced better materials than its predecessor, while the instrument cluster received a clean design with two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer. Moreover, an LCD took center stage between them. On the center stack, the carmaker added a silver plastic trim that surrounded the stereo and the climate control unit, while the slot for the keycard was placed lower, just above the center console. Thanks to the almost flat floor, the car provided enough room for five passengers, while the split-folding bench allowed the customers to increase the trunk space.
Under the hood, Renault installed a wide choice of engines ranging between 1.4- and 2.0-liter, either with gasoline or direct-fuel injected turbo-diesels. For specific versions, the French carmaker installed a four-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 6000 RPM 82 HP @ 6000 RPM 80 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 123 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.3 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 72 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 127 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 6000 RPM 113 HP @ 6000 RPM 111 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 112 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 152 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3803 lbs (1725 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 6MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 99 KW @ 5500 RPM 135 HP @ 5500 RPM 133 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 191 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.1 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16v Turbo 6MT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 5000 RPM 163 HP @ 5000 RPM 161 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 270 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4001.4 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4000 RPM 101 HP @ 4000 RPM 99 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 201 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3847.1 lbs (1745 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4000 RPM 82 HP @ 4000 RPM 80 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 184 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3847.1 lbs (1745 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 117 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 3750 RPM 86 HP @ 3750 RPM 84 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 200 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.1 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 6MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 4000 RPM 120 HP @ 4000 RPM 118 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 141 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 6MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4000 RPM 131 HP @ 4000 RPM 129 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.7 cuFT (331 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.1 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |