RENAULT Megane · 1.5 dCi 80 Authentique Basis · Hatchback · 2002 ‐ 2005

Production version 1.5 dCi 80 Authentique Basis of automobile models Megane was launched in 2002 by Renault, and closed in 2005. This 3-door hatchback has a length of 4.2 meters, weight 1.2 tons and is designed to fit 5 people including the driver.

«Megane 1.5 dCi 80 Authentique Basis» is a front-wheel drive auto with a 5-speed manual gear shift. 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with «common rail fuel system» can produce power 80 horsepower at 4000 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the car for 14.3 s to 100 km/h and achieve peak speed of 170 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 5.5 liters in the city mode of driving, on the highway 3.9 l, and the medium fuel consumption is 4.5 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 60 l of diesel, what lets to drive approximately 1334 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next size - 195/65R15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane got the higher quantity of stars - 5, which indicates that it is a perfect safe car. Furthermore to active safety features (Brake assistant, ABS, EBD), it is also equipped with passive safety features (head/curtain, passenger, side, driver airbags).