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Renault Megane III Coupe 2.0 16V (140 Hp) CVT
Overall Rating
7.7 / 10
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)
III Coupe Overview:
Renault Megane (III Coupe). With 195 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1275 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.3 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 16V (140 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth power delivery, but the CVT can make it feel less engaging under hard acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel economy, slightly higher than manual counterparts due to the CVT.
Best Use Case:
City / Comfort
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
Allowed: 33%
Neutral: 33%
Issues: 33%
3 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 12 discussions
Read What Owners Say
👎 NEGATIVE
Really cheap and reliable don’t go hand in hand
👎 NEGATIVE
That’s a bottom of the barrel budget so your options will be limited. Look for something Japanese, preferably Toyota or Honda, with a non-turbo petrol engine and a manual gearbox to reduce the chances of something going wrong. Make sure it’s got an MOT and isn’t hugely rusty and if you get 12 months out of it you’ve done well. I bought a £800 car back in 2019 and spent half its value every year ke
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At that price point I think model is less important than something that has a long MOT left and as few advisories as possible in the last. If you only need for a couple month something with longer MOT could be sold on after for basically what you pay.
I think best is to sort lowest price and check mot history on whatever random cars will pop up
😐 NEUTRAL
When you're in that price territory all you are looking for is a car that'll make it to the next MOT. Make and model are unimportant.
What you should be looking for is something that has 4 decent tyres, a newish battery, good brakes all round and isn't leaking any fluids or making any strange noises. You also want relatively clean bodywork.
To be honest though, for £800 you're going to have to
👎 NEGATIVE
I can’t comment on the other cars, but I own a 2010 Megane hatchback. Engine wise you’re looking at a 1.2 petrol or a 1.6/1.9 diesel if you want most of your engine criteria filled. Mine has been mechanically sound (fingers crossed) but I’ve only had it for 6 months, however it has a couple of water leaks, isn’t the most comfortable and is dull to drive and look at. All the cars you have mentioned
👎 NEGATIVE
Well my brother and my mother in law had one of those so I have a second hand experience 😬 it is the most unresponsive/boring/slow car with clutch that behaves very oddly (as per my perception) however in terms of reliability, I believe the engine is exceptional - from time to time you may have problems with fuel injection or various small things, like the alternator belt, but most of the time tho
👍 POSITIVE
I have Megane 3 2011. with that engine. Yes, it is k4m engine. My has 81kw and 6 gear manual. One of the best gasoline engines Renault made. Before this car, I had Megane 2 with same engine for 11 years.
👍 POSITIVE
It’s verry reliable but people don’t know how to drive a petrol car due to learning mostly driving diesels. REV IT! It will kick around 4000 rpm like a Honda and it’s quite fun. I had it on a Megane 2 and it made over 420000 km original engine and gearbox. It sounds kinda good but it’s not really a sports car. Also k4m supports really well lpg.
But! If it’s 5 speed manual you will drive on highwa
😐 NEUTRAL
Engine itself should be pretty reliable,other things like coils plugs,valve cover can go bad,but its not expensive and hard to fix,its easier to maintain than diesel engines,it likes to be revved so you can get power,its loud at motorway works at 4000rpm at 140kmh and that is really boring fact,renault prefered short gear ratios so that is the reason, TCe and Dci are much more quiet at higher spee
👍 POSITIVE
Very good engine. We had it in our 2005 Scenic, and yes you're right. It's the K4M. It can reach about 400.000-450.000km with good maintenance :)
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and distinctive coupe design.
- • Wide range of engines, from economical to high-performance.
- • Excellent safety rating (5-star Euro NCAP).
- • Comfortable ride in non-RS models.
- • Good value for money on the used market.
Cons:
- • Rear visibility can be limited due to coupe styling.
- • Some interior plastics feel cheap compared to rivals.
- • Entry-level engines can feel underpowered.
- • Renault's infotainment system can be dated.
- • RS models have a firm ride, not for everyone.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Coupe (Phase II, 2006): 2008 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Megane |
| Generation: | III Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 16V (140 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l [90mm more] |
| Torque: | 195 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M4R 711 More details about the engine M4R 711 |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 |
| 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 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 109.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 152.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1275 |
| Max. weight: | 1777 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 502 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 377 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 344 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 675 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4299 mm mm [90mm more] |
| Width: | 1804 mm mm [27mm more] |
| Height: | 1423 mm mm [35mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2037 mm |
| Front track: | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1547 mm |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 797 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.95 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 | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| 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 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 6.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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