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Renault Megane I Cabriolet (EA) 2.0i (109 Hp) Automatic
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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)
I Cabriolet (EA) Overview:
Renault Megane (I Cabriolet (EA)). With 168 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1175 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.9 s). The top speed reaches 194 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0i (109 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission dulls performance compared to its manual counterpart, resulting in slower acceleration.
Fuel Economy
The least fuel-efficient non-performance option, with the automatic gearbox increasing consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and affordable open-top motoring experience
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Range of engines from economical to reasonably sporty
- • Practical 4-seater convertible
Cons:
- • Older safety standards compared to modern cars
- • Some engines can feel underpowered or thirsty
- • Potential for typical older convertible issues (roof mechanism, leaks)
- • Interior plastics can feel dated
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (BA): 1997 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Megane |
| Generation: | I Cabriolet (EA) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i (109 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.6 Hp/l [101mm less] |
| Torque: | 168 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F3R More details about the engine F3R |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 143 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1175 |
| Max. weight: | 1655 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 281 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4028 mm mm [101mm less] |
| Width: | 1698 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Height: | 1368 mm mm [52mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2468 mm mm [112mm less] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1432 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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