Nissan Primera Hatchback (1996 – 1999) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (1996 – 1999): specs compared

Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Nissan Primera Hatchback has the higher top speed: 218 km/h against 210 km/h. The Renault Megane 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 990 kg against 1,205 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Nissan Primera Hatchback is 300 mm longer than the Renault Megane 5 Doors.

Specification Nissan Primera Hatchback Nissan Primera Hatchback 1996 – 1999 Renault Megane 5 Doors Renault Megane 5 Doors 1996 – 1999
Overview
Origin Japan France
Documented years 1996 – 1999 1996 – 1999
Body style Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 8
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 150 hp 65 – 150 hp
Torque 136 – 181 Nm 105 – 200 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.8 – 14.0 s 8.7 – 16.5 s
Top speed 174 – 218 km/h 160 – 210 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.7 – 8.1 L/100 km 5.2 – 9.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,430 mm 4,130 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,699 – 1,700 mm
Height 1,410 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,580 – 2,581 mm
Curb weight 1,205 – 1,290 kg 990 – 1,130 kg

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