| General information |
| Brand | Renault |
| Model | Megane |
| Generation | Megane I Coach (DA) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.6i (90 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1996 year |
| End of production | 1999 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
9.4 l/100 km
25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
5.6 l/100 km
42 US mpg50.44 UK mpg17.86 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg40.35 UK mpg14.29 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 168 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 13.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 13.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 12.8 sec |
| Maximum speed |
173 km/h
107.5 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.2 kg/Hp, 89.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 90 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 56.3 Hp/l |
| Torque |
131 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
96.62 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | K7M |
| Engine displacement |
1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
79.5 mm
3.13 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
80.5 mm
3.17 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Coolant |
6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1010 kg
2226.67 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1495 kg
3295.91 lbs. |
| Max load |
485 kg
1069.24 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
288 l
10.17 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
60 l
15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
80 kg
176.37 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
1200 kg
2645.55 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
540 kg
1190.5 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3931 mm
154.76 in. |
| Width |
1696 mm
66.77 in. |
| Height |
1366 mm
53.78 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2468 mm
97.17 in. |
| Front track |
1450 mm
57.09 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1432 mm
56.38 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
120 mm
4.72 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.33 |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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