Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Three years after the introduction of the Megane Sedan, the French automaker upgraded the entire lineup, preparing it for the Euro3 emission standards.
The Megane was a huge success for Renault. It replaced more cars at once and was available in all bodyworks, from a sporty coupe to a family-oriented MPV, the Megane Scenic. Although along with the facelift, the latter version became a separate lineup, the rest of the range still bore the Megane nameplate. The Sedan model was mainly developed for East-European customers since they considered sedans serious family vehicles, not hatchbacks.
In 1999, the refreshed version received a new front fascia with a split grille incorporated into the hood. It featured the bird-beak design theme that placed a vertical slat in the middle, sporting the carmaker's logo. From its profile, the curved lines resembled the bio-design era about to disappear. Yet the French automaker didn't consider it outdated. At the back, the tall trunk lid kept the same shape as the non-facelifted version but added smoked taillights.
Inside, the Megane Sedan still offered plenty of hard plastic areas. On the other hand, customers couldn't complain since they knew that they paid pennies for such a vehicle. The entire range received AC units. Moreover, even though the rear doors featured cranked windows, the automaker offered powered ones as an option. The upholstery was not very sophisticated, but it was sturdy.
Under the hood, Renault dropped the former Euro 2-compliant engines and installed only Euro 3 ones. They ranged between 65 ps (64 HP) and 115 ps (113 HP).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 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: | 117.4 mph (189 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 175/65T/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.1 in (4422 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: | 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549.4 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 84 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 114 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: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 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: | 175/65T/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.1 in (4422 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: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 79 KW @ 5750 RPM 107 HP @ 5750 RPM 106 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 148 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: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 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: | 185/60H/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.1 in (4422 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: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1783 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5750 RPM 116 HP @ 5750 RPM 114 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 158 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: | 123.65 mph (199 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 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: | 185/60H/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.08 in (4422 mm) |
Width: | 66.92 in (1700 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.08/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.57 in (2580 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2369.96 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.48 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
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: | 89 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 120 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: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.7 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: | 175/65T/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.1 in (4422 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: | 2458.2 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 4000 RPM 102 HP @ 4000 RPM 101 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 200 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117.4 mph (189 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: | 185/60H/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.1 in (4422 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: | 2480.2 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 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: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 4000 RPM 80 HP @ 4000 RPM 79 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 160 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: | 106.3 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60H/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.1 in (4422 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: | 2480.2 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 72 KW @ 4000 RPM 98 HP @ 4000 RPM 97 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: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60H/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.1 in (4422 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: | 2480.2 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 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: | 139 g/km |