Renault Megane 2003 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Renault Megane | All carmakers | Renault Megane | |
| 2003 | +6% | +11% | +8% | +12% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2004 | +7% | +11% | +9% | +13% |
| 2005 | +8% | +11% | +10% | +13% |
| 2006 | +9% | +12% | +11% | +13% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Renault Megane.
Renault Megane 2003 cabrio fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.0 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.6 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +9% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 41.6 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +8% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Megane 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 8% 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 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7% 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 significantly above average. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Renault Megane 2004 C-C 2.0 16V T 163 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 C-C 1.6 16V 115 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+10% |
| Renault Megane 2005 C-C 1.6 16V 115 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
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| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 C-C 1.9 DCi 120 HP manual | 42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+7% |
| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 dCi 130 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+9% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 C-C 2.0 16V 136 HP manual | 28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+7% |
| Renault Megane 2003 C-C 2.0 16V 136 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+12% |
| Renault Megane 2004 C-C 2.0 16V T 163 HP manual | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+5% |
Renault Megane 2003 wagon fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.9 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +11% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 44.3 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 41.4 MPG 5.7 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +12% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Megane 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 14% 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 litres per 100 km or 13% 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 fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 1.9 DCi 120 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 1.4 16V 98 HP manual | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+6% |
| 1.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 1.5 DCi 80 HP manual | 51.1 MPG 4.6 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+15% |
| Renault Megane 2005 Grand Tour 1.5 dCi 85 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+13% |
| Renault Megane 2004 Grand Tour 1.5 DCi 100 HP manual | 51.1 MPG 4.6 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+15% |
| Renault Megane 2004 Grand Tour 1.5 DCi 100 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
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| Renault Megane 2005 Grand Tour 1.5 dCi 100 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
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| Renault Megane 2005 Grand Tour 1.5 dCi 105 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+17% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 1.6 16V 115 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+10% |
| Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 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 |
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| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 dCi 110 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
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| Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 1.9 DCi 120 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+9% |
| Renault Megane 2005 Grand Tour 1.9 dCi 130 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+7% |
| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 dCi 130 HP manual | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+9% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 2.0 16V 136 HP manual | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+10% |
| Renault Megane 2003 Grand Tour 2.0 16V 136 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+12% |
Renault Megane 2003 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.7 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +13% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 45.8 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +15% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Megane 2003 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 litres per 100 km or 13% 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 fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Renault Megane 2005 sedan 1.9 dCi 130 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2004 Sedan 1.4 16V 82 HP manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+15% |
| Renault Megane 2004 1.4 16V 98 HP manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+15% |
| 1.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 Sedan 1.5 DCi 80 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+18% |
| Renault Megane 2005 sedan 1.5 dCi 85 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+13% |
| Renault Megane 2004 Sedan 1.5 DCi 100 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+20% |
| Renault Megane 2004 Sedan 1.5 DCi 100 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
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| Renault Megane 2005 sedan 1.5 dCi 105 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km+17% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2003 Sedan 1.6 16V 115 HP manual | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+12% |
| Renault Megane 2003 Sedan 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 |
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| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 dCi 110 HP manual | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
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| Renault Megane 2003 Sedan 1.9 DCi 120 HP manual | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+9% |
| Renault Megane 2005 sedan 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 2003 Sedan 2.0 16V 136 HP manual | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+10% |
| Renault Megane 2003 Sedan 2.0 16V 136 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+12% |
* - 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.