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Renault Megane 2002 fuel consumption

Renault Megane from 2002 to 2006 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 16% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 13% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 20% higher. Starting from 2002 Renault Megane average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2003 it was significantly higher than average, at 2004 difference became slightly above industry average and finally at 2006 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersRenault MeganeAll carmakersRenault Megane
2002+6%+11% +7%+15%
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2003+6%+13% +8%+16%
2004+7%+11% +9%+16%
2005+8%+11% +10%+17%
2006+9%+10% +11%+17%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Renault Megane.

2002 - 2006

Renault Megane 2002 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines30.6 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.8 MPG
8.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+11%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines46.2 MPG
5.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines41.9 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+17%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Megane 2002 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 16% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Renault Megane with automatic transmission consumes around 1.1 litres per 100 km or 14% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Renault Megane fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Renault Megane 2004 2.0 16V T 163 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Renault Megane with 1.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (Renault Megane 2005 1.5 dCi 105 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Renault Megane 2003 1.4 16V 82 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km+13%
Renault Megane 2002 1.4 16V 98 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km+10%
1.5 liter diesel engine
Renault Megane 2002 1.5 DCi 80 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+20%
Renault Megane 2005 1.5 dCi 85 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km+18%
Renault Megane 2003 1.5 DCi 100 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km+20%
Renault Megane 2004 1.5 DCi 100 HP automatic 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Renault Megane 2005 1.5 dCi 105 HP manual 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km+22%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Renault Megane 2002 1.6 16V 115 HP manual 34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+12%
Renault Megane 2003 1.6 16V 115 HP automatic 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km+17%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Renault Megane 2004 1.9 dCi 90 HP manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Renault Megane 2005 GT 1.9 dCi 110 HP manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Renault Megane 2002 1.9 DCi 120 HP manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km+9%
Renault Megane 2005 1.9 dCi 130 HP manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+11%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Renault Megane 2002 2.0 16V 136 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+11%
Renault Megane 2003 2.0 16V 136 HP automatic 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km+15%
Renault Megane 2004 2.0 16V T 163 HP manual 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+1%
Renault Megane 2004 2.0 16V T RS 225 HP manual 26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km
25.6 MPG
9.2 l/100km+5%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.