Segment: Compact
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Renault introduced the second generation of the Megane in 2003, and it already knew what the market asked for a budget-car, and which were the customers' expectations from it.
The French carmaker built its compact segment contender in four shapes: hatchback with three and five doors, sedan, station wagon, and coupe cabriolet. The three-box version was designed especially for families and fleets.
Megane's second generation showed a clear understanding of the new-edge design trend. At the front, the angular and angled headlights were continued with a black grille in a wide V-shaped line. In the middle, Renault's rhomboidal badge matched the car's lines. With its clear edges across the hood and raked windshield, the Megane Sedan managed to be not too bold and not too bald either. The wide C-pillar and the curved rear windscreen created a fluid line toward the flat and straight trunk lid in the back. Its corner-mounted taillights were a cost-effective solution.
Inside, Renault managed to offer decent room for four people by limiting the front seats front and back travel. Thus, the driers taller than 1.90 m (6.2') had difficulties in finding a driving position. But since the average European size was around 1.75 m (5.7'), the carmaker didn't see that as a problem. Unlike most other carmakers on the market, Renault offered a keyless entry and start system with an RF card, which had to be pushed in a slot at the bottom of the center stack.
Under the hood, Renault installed powerplants ranged between 82 hp and 135 hp, both gasoline or turbo-diesel. Depending on the version, the carmaker paired them with a five or six-speed manual, while a four-speed automatic was available for selected engines.
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 Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568.4 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 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 Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.16 in (4500 mm) |
Width: | 70.07 in (1780 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/59.44 in (1,520/1,510 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568.38 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836.04 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (125 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 Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 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: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 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 Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 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: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4023.4 lbs (1825 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 - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ 4000 RPM 100 HP @ 4000 RPM 99 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 200 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: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65/R15T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2623.5 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 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: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 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: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2623.5 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 58.8 KW @ 4000 RPM 80 HP @ 4000 RPM 79 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): | 14.5 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: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902.2 lbs (1770 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 |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 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: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902.2 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 5MT 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: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.9 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4067.5 lbs (1845 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 5MT 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): | 9.1 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: | 177.2 in (4501 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: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.9 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |