Renault Mégane (1996 - 1999)

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Variants

Hatchback
Mégane
BodyHatchback
Length4129 mm
Height1420 mm
Doors5
Boot space348 l
Convertible
Mégane Cabriolet
BodyConvertible
Length4028 mm
Height1368 mm
Doors2
Boot space281 l
Sedan
Mégane Classic
BodySedan
Length4400 mm
Height1420 mm
Doors4
Boot space510 l
Coupe
Mégane Coach
BodyCoupe
Length3931 mm
Height1366 mm
Doors2
Boot space288 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Renault Mégane
Generation
BA..
Production years
1996 - 1999
Doors
4
4

Dimensions

Length
4400 mm
3,686.0
Avg
4,460.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2,300.0
Avg
2,725.0
Higher is better
Width
1699 mm
1,662.0
Avg
1,860.0
Higher is better
Height
1420 mm
1,420.0
Avg
1,635.0
Higher is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
510 l
225.0
Avg
510.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
4
4

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
160 - 215 km/h
155.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Torque
107 - 200 Nm
92.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Power
47 - 108 kW
47.0
Avg
96.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1390 - 1998 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,998.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 16 s
8.0
Avg
16.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
60 l
38.0
Avg
60.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 - 9 l/100km
  • renault LogoRenault Mégane (This) 5 - 9 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
6 - 12 l/100km
  • renault LogoRenault Mégane (This) 6 - 12 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1045 - 1260 kg
1,045.0
Avg
1,349.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
80 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1200 - 1300 kg
800.0
Avg
1,400.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
535 - 630 kg
500.0
Avg
665.0
Higher is better

Engines (Mégane)

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Diesel
MAN FWD
Classic 1.9 D RN
Engine & Power
Power
47 kW / 64 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,870 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 s
Max. speed
160 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
118 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2250 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 eco
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
170 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
107 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.6 RN
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
175 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
130 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.6e RT
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
184 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
137 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Megane Coach 1.6e -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
173 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
137 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.9 dTi RT
Engine & Power
Power
72 kW / 98 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,870 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
183 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
2.0 RT
Engine & Power
Power
80 kW / 109 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,998 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
197 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
168 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4250 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Megane Coach 2.0 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
80 kW / 109 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,998 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
194 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
168 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4250 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Megane Coach 2.0 16V
Engine & Power
Power
108 kW / 147 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,998 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
215 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
185 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Renault Mégane generations

Body type
Mégane I
1996 - 1999
Length4400 mm
Height1420 mm
Wheelbase2580 mm
Length4400 mm
Body type
Mégane I (1. Facelift)
1999 - 2000
Length4164 mm
Height1420 mm
Wheelbase2580 mm
Length4164 mm (-236 mm)
Body type
Mégane I (2. Facelift)
2000 - 2003
Length4437 mm
Height1420 mm
Wheelbase2580 mm
Length4437 mm (+273 mm)
Body type
Mégane Mégane II
2002 - 2005
Length4209 mm
Height1458 mm
Wheelbase2625 mm
Length4209 mm (-228 mm)
Mégane Mégane II (1. Facelift)
2006 - 2010
Length4209 mm
Height1458 mm
Wheelbase2625 mm
Length4209 mm
Mégane III
2008 - 2012
Length4295 mm
Height1471 mm
Wheelbase2641 mm
Length4295 mm (+86 mm)
Body type
Mégane III (1. Facelift)
2012 - 2015
Length4559 mm
Height1507 mm
Wheelbase2703 mm
Length4559 mm (+264 mm)
Body type
Mégane III (2. Facelift)
2014 - 2016
Length4295 mm
Height1471 mm
Wheelbase2641 mm
Length4295 mm (-264 mm)
Mégane Mégane IV
2016 - 2020
Length4359 mm
Height1438 mm
Wheelbase2669 mm
Length4359 mm (+64 mm)
Mégane Mégane IV (1. Facelift)
2020 - 2024
Length4359 mm
Height1438 mm
Wheelbase2669 mm
Length4359 mm
Mégane Mégane V
2022 - Now
Length4200 mm
Height1505 mm
Wheelbase2685 mm
Length4200 mm (-159 mm)
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1899
1899
Renault founded
1996
1996
I was introduced.
1999
1999
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
2000
2000
I (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I (1. Facelift).
2002
2002
Mégane II was introduced.
2003
2003
Mégane II was introduced.
2005
2005
Mégane II was introduced.
2006
2006
Mégane II (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2008
2008
III was introduced.
2010
2010
III was introduced.
2012
2012
III (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced III.
2014
2014
III (2. Facelift) was introduced.
2015
2015
III (2. Facelift) was introduced.
2016
2016
Mégane IV was introduced and replaced III (2. Facelift).
2020
2020
Mégane IV (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Mégane IV.
2022
2022
Mégane V was introduced.
2024
2024
Mégane V was introduced.

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