Renault Mégane I

The Renault Mégane I (1995–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: X64 · Sold in: United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,931–4,437 mm |
| Width | 1,698–1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,365–1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,468–2,580 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 66.4% (65.7–67.1) | 69.2% | 16,696 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46.9% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 35.8% | 31.2% |
| Suspension | 34.3% | 41.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 22.9% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.1% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 24 versions of the Renault Mégane I
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United Kingdom 24 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–20041.4 16V From VIN BA0D05 · 1.4 16V From VIN LA0D05 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2001–20041.4 16V From VIN DA0D05 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2000–20041.6 16V From VIN BA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN LA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN EA0405 and 6 more trims | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2001–20041.6 16V From VIN BA0B02 · 1.6 16V From VIN LA0B02 · 1.6 16V From VIN EA0B02 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2000–20041.6 16V From VIN DA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN DA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN DA0B05 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 2001–20041.6 16V From VIN DA0B02 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2001–20041.8 16V From VIN BA1A05 · 1.8 16V From VIN LA1A05 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2001–20041.9 dTi (80 bhp) From VIN BA1U05 · 1.9 dTi (80 bhp) From VIN LA1U05 | 1.9 L | 60 kW (81 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2001–20041.9 dCi (105 bhp) From VIN BA0505 · 1.9 dCi (105 bhp) From VIN LA0505 | 1.9 L | 78 kW (106 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2001–20042.0 ide 16V From VIN DA0P05 · 2.0 ide 16V From VIN EA0P05 · 2.0 V.V.T. 16V From VIN DA1S05 and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2000–20011.4 From VIN BA0VM5 · 1.4 From VIN BA0VM5 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2000–20011.4 16V From VIN BA0W05 · 1.4 16V From VIN BA0W05 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2000–20011.4 16V From VIN DA0W05 · 1.4 16V From VIN DA0W05 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2000–20011.4 16V From VIN LA0W05 · 1.4 16V From VIN LA0W05 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 20011.6 16V From VIN DA0B05 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 20011.6 16V From VIN DA0B02 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2000–20011.6 16V From VIN BA0402 · 1.6 16V From VIN LA0402 · 1.6 16V From VIN EA0402 and 3 more trims | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2000–20011.6 16V From VIN DA0402 · 1.6 16V From VIN DA0402 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 20011.6 16V From VIN EA0B02 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2000–20011.9D From VIN BA0R05 · 1.9D From VIN BA0R05 | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2000–20011.9dTi From VIN BA0NM5 · 1.9dTi From VIN LA0NM5 · 1.9 dTi From VIN BA0NM5 and 1 more trim | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2000–20011.9dTi From VIN BA0N02 · 1.9dTi From VIN LA0N02 · 1.9 dTi From VIN BA0N02 | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 20011.9 dTi From VIN LA0N02 | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2000–20012.0 ide 16V From VIN DA0305 · 2.0 ide 16V From VIN EA0305 · 2.0 ide 16V From VIN DA0305 and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





