RENAULT Megane · 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Comfort · Hatchback · 2002 ‐ 2005

From 2002 Renault launched manufacture of cars type Megane, modification of 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Comfort and finished it in 2005. This automobile has 3 doors, the body chassis is in the form a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4.2 meters, that can seat 5 person in sum.

«Megane 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Comfort» have a front wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This automobile can be accelerated for 14.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 170 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail fuel system», which generate a maximum power of 80 hp at 4000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 5.5 l in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 3.9 liters, and the medium fuel consumption is 4.5 l per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 60 l of diesel, what allow you to drive approximately 1334 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 195/65R15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane got the maximal number of stars - five, indicating that it is a highly safe vehicle. Furthermore to dynamic systems of safety (ABS, EBD, Brake assistant), it is also has passive safety (passenger, side, head/curtain, driver airbags).