Nissan Almera / Pulsar 3 Doors (1995 – 2000) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (1996 – 1999): specs compared
The Renault Megane 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 143 hp. The Nissan Almera / Pulsar 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.7 s. The Renault Megane 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 990 kg against 1,015 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Almera / Pulsar 3 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
1996 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1996 – 1999 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 143 hp | 65 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 116 – 178 Nm | 105 – 200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 16.8 s | 8.7 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 209 km/h | 160 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 8.2 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm | 4,130 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,699 – 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,580 – 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,130 kg | 990 – 1,130 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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