RENAULT Megane Sedan 1996-1999 Photos, engines & full specs
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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Renault introduced the Megane lineup as a replacement for the model 19 in 1995 as a hatchback and the sedan version in 1996.
The French carmaker was not completely ready to give up on its former Renault 19 Chamade (three-box sedan version) and kept it on the production lines in Turkey, but its sales were limited to specific countries. Meanwhile, the Megane Sedan began its career. While the hatchback version was the standard for the compact segment, many customers considered the sedan shape as an upmarket product and asked for it.
Patrick le Quement was in charge of Renault's design department when he approved the Megane project in 1991. He insisted on keeping the "bird beak" front fascia as a signature for the carmaker. Even the headlights followed a bird-eye shape. The car featured the same front windshield but a different shape after the B-pillar. A flat trunk lid continued its rounded greenhouse and raked-forward windscreen.
Inside, Renault installed a low-budget interior for the vehicles built in Turkey and better materials for those produced in France. The rounded dashboard design sported oval vents and a wide instrument cluster extended above the center stack. On the base trim level, it featured cranked windows, with an option for power-operated ones.
Like the rest of the Megane range, the Megane sedan shared most of its engines with the Renault 19. Later on, the carmaker added new versions either more fuel-efficient or more powerful.
RENAULT Megane Sedan 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
- 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.6L 16v 5MT FWD (90 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
- 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP)
- 1.9L dT 5MT FWD (95 HP)
- 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP)
RENAULT Megane Sedan
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 79 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 107 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 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: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2447.1 lbs (1110 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 176.1 g/km |
RENAULT Megane Sedan
1.6L 16v 5MT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16v 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 66 KW @ 5000 RPM 90 HP @ 5000 RPM 89 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 137 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3626.6 lbs (1645 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
RENAULT Megane Sedan
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 168 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 122.4 mph (197 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 185/60/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 204.7 g/km |
RENAULT Megane Sedan
1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
| Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 118 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 175/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2656.6 lbs (1205 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 172.3 g/km |
RENAULT Megane Sedan
1.9L dT 5MT FWD (95 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dT 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
| Power: | 70 KW @ 4250 RPM 95 HP @ 4250 RPM 94 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
| Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 176 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3803 lbs (1725 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 164.3 g/km |
RENAULT Megane Sedan
1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
| Power: | 73 KW @ 4000 RPM 99 HP @ 4000 RPM 98 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.08/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
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: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 123.8 g/km |