Renault Megane

Manufacturer
Renault

Model
Megane

Segment/Specs
Hatchback

A safe choice, smart and well priced, but poor space and handling need to be considered.

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Performance

Renault's usual baffling wide range of engines on offer here. Somewhere in the mid-range - the 1.6 petrol or 1.5 turbodiesel - is quite adequate, unless you're into drag-racing.

Driving

Handling disappoints somewhat, but the ride is comfortable enough.

Feel

Smaller engines are noisier, unsurprisingly.

Price

Cheap to buy and run.

Quality

Good cabin. Some questions over reliability.

Safety

Packed with safety kit and 5 NCAP stars.

Space

Rear seats and bootspace are limited, though splitfolding increases size. Sport Saloon offers a bigger boot.

Equipment

Entry-level Extreme spec offers very little. Alloys, climate control and aircon are available at Authentique level for £800 more.

Alternatives

Mazda 3, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf

Pros

Practical, refined and safe. Great looks.

Cons

Poor space in the back.

I see you baby...

by Nichola P. (Chester) - 20/09/2005 13:16:24

... Shaking that ass. From the cheeky commercials to the car itself, there is no excuse for having missed the Megane. It is cheeky, safe, and fun - everything I want in a car! Had it for two years, never had a problem. Great!

Va Va Voomless

by Wayne (London) - 21/10/2005 12:54:21

Love the look of this car and i was originally quite impressed but over time the car just doesnt seemt o have the same get up and go about it. Possibly should have gone for a bigger engine than the 1.4. In fact thats exactly what im going to do! Really like the car except for its lack of b***s. Will buy a new one but will go for the bigger engine for the added va va voom.

I see you bye bye

by Tina Gorman (Southend on Sea, Essex) - 22/12/2005 11:12:31

I've been having problems with my Renault Megane ever since I bought it. It may be a one-off dodgy model but its got to go... sorry!

My Megan

by Stephen Beech (Derby) - 14/01/2007 13:55:41

I switched to my Megan from a Ford Focus £ month ago. I am a driving instructor and find the Megan much easier to manoeuvre than the Focus. its much quieter than the acceleration is great. The rear seats are not as substantial as the Focus and the brackets are tend to bend when used regularly. The fuel consumption isn’t as good as the Focus. I can only get up to 39.7 mpg as apposed to 44 mph with the Focus. However I can put up with because I prefer the Megan to The Focus. I'm disappointed with the service intervals. The first service was at 9000 miles. I’ve done that in three month. So it is a little more expensive than the Focus. It cost me £200 for the first service and they even charged me £1.49 for the screen wash. I filled it up the day before. £39.75 for the oil, over the top I think. All in all I’m glad I switch to the Megan.