Renault Megane Sedan

1996 – 1999 Sedan France

The Renault Megane Sedan was in production from 1996 to 1999. Six variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 65 to 116 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as coupé, hatchback, estate and convertible.

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Body styleSedan

Production1996 – 1999

Variants6

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1996 – 1999

5 Doors · Hatchback 1996 – 1999

Estate / wagon 1999 – 2003

Convertible 1997 – 1999

Key specifications (range)

Power65 – 116 hp

0–100 km/h9.7 – 16.5 s

Top speed160 – 197 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 8.6 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

SEAT Cordoba1996 – 1999 up to116 hp

Peugeot 1061996 – 2003 up to120 hp

Citroën Berlingo1996 – 2002 up to108 hp

Ford Maverick LWB1996 – 1998 up to125 hp

Daewoo Lanos1996 – 2002 up to106 hp

Opel Frontera1995 – 1998 up to116 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	65 hp	16.5 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.3 s	170	5-Speed manual
1.6L 16v 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.5 s	184	5-Speed manual
1.9L dT 5MT FWD (95 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	95 hp	12.3 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	99 hp	12.3 s	183	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	9.7 s	197	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 48 KW @ 4500 RPM65 HP @ 4500 RPM64 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 87 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM118 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70/R13

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18 cuFT (510 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2656.6 lbs (1205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 172.3 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6000 RPM75 HP @ 6000 RPM74 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 79 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM107 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18 cuFT (510 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2447.1 lbs (1110 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5000 RPM90 HP @ 5000 RPM89 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18 cuFT (510 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3626.6 lbs (1645 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 4250 RPM95 HP @ 4250 RPM94 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque: 130 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM176 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18 cuFT (510 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3803 lbs (1725 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 164.3 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 73 KW @ 4000 RPM99 HP @ 4000 RPM98 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM200 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.08/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18 cuFT (510 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3803 lbs (1725 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 123.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM168 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 122.4 mph (197 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60/R14

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/55.9 in (1,450/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18 cuFT (510 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 204.7 g/km

Length4,399 mm

Width1,699 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,581 mm

Curb weight1,110 – 1,225 kg

Torque107 – 200 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.