Renault Megane 2008 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 | |
| 2008 | +12% | +13% | +13% | +22% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2009 | +14% | +15% | +14% | +18% |
| 2010 | +16% | +15% | +16% | +18% |
| 2011 | +19% | +16% | +19% | +18% |
| 2012 | +21% | +16% | +23% | +18% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Renault Megane.
Renault Megane 2008 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 28.9 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +13% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 49.7 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 42.5 MPG 5.5 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +17% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 dCi 90 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+20% |
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 dCi 110 HP manual | 51.1 MPG 4.6 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+15% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V 100 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+7% |
| Renault Megane 2008 1.6 16V 110 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+10% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.9 dCi 130 HP manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+16% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2008 2.0 16V 140 HP automatic | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+16% |
| Renault Megane 2008 2.0 TCe 180 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+17% |
Renault Megane 2008 coupe fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.2 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.5 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +18% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 44.7 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 38.0 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +18% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Megane 2008 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 9% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Renault Megane with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9% 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 average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 diesel engine and manual transmission (Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 1.9 dCi 130 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Renault Megane with 1.5 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Renault Megane 2008 1.5 dCi 110 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 2009 Coupe 1.4 130 HP manual | 36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+22% |
| 1.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 1.5 dCi 90 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+18% |
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 dCi 110 HP automatic | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km+38% |
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 HP manual | 51.1 MPG 4.6 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+15% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 1.6 110 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+10% |
| 1.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 1.9 dCi 130 HP manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+16% |
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 1.9 dCi 160 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+14% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 2.0 140 HP automatic | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+11% |
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 2.0 180 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+17% |
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 2.0 RS 250 HP manual | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+23% |
| Renault Megane 2011 RS Trophy 2.0 16V 265 HP manual | 28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km |
23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+23% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Renault Megane 2009 Coupe 2.0 dCi 150 HP automatic | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+14% |
| Renault Megane 2009 GT 2.0 dCi 160 HP manual | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km+15% |
* - 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.