Renault Mégane I

Renault Mégane I
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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

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,931–4,437 mm
Width1,698–1,699 mm
Height1,365–1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,468–2,580 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older66.4% (65.7–67.1)69.2%16,696

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes46.9%36.4%
Lights and electrics37.9%28.8%
Tyres35.8%31.2%
Suspension34.3%41.6%
Body, chassis and structure22.9%18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks20.1%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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001–20041.4 16V From VIN BA0D05 · 1.4 16V From VIN LA0D051.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2001–20041.4 16V From VIN DA0D051.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
2000–20041.6 16V From VIN BA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN LA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN EA0405 and 6 more trims1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2001–20041.6 16V From VIN BA0B02 · 1.6 16V From VIN LA0B02 · 1.6 16V From VIN EA0B021.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2000–20041.6 16V From VIN DA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN DA0405 · 1.6 16V From VIN DA0B051.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2001–20041.6 16V From VIN DA0B021.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
2001–20041.8 16V From VIN BA1A05 · 1.8 16V From VIN LA1A051.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
2001–20041.9 dTi (80 bhp) From VIN BA1U05 · 1.9 dTi (80 bhp) From VIN LA1U051.9 L60 kW (81 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2001–20041.9 dCi (105 bhp) From VIN BA0505 · 1.9 dCi (105 bhp) From VIN LA05051.9 L78 kW (106 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC139 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 trim2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2000–20011.4 From VIN BA0VM5 · 1.4 From VIN BA0VM51.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
2000–20011.4 16V From VIN BA0W05 · 1.4 16V From VIN BA0W051.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2000–20011.4 16V From VIN DA0W05 · 1.4 16V From VIN DA0W051.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2000–20011.4 16V From VIN LA0W05 · 1.4 16V From VIN LA0W051.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
20011.6 16V From VIN DA0B051.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
20011.6 16V From VIN DA0B021.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
2000–20011.6 16V From VIN BA0402 · 1.6 16V From VIN LA0402 · 1.6 16V From VIN EA0402 and 3 more trims1.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2000–20011.6 16V From VIN DA0402 · 1.6 16V From VIN DA04021.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
20011.6 16V From VIN EA0B021.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2000–20011.9D From VIN BA0R05 · 1.9D From VIN BA0R051.9 L–Diesel5-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
2000–20011.9dTi From VIN BA0NM5 · 1.9dTi From VIN LA0NM5 · 1.9 dTi From VIN BA0NM5 and 1 more trim1.9 L–Diesel5-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2000–20011.9dTi From VIN BA0N02 · 1.9dTi From VIN LA0N02 · 1.9 dTi From VIN BA0N021.9 L–Diesel4-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
20011.9 dTi From VIN LA0N021.9 L–Diesel4-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC159 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 trim2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC181 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.