Review of the car "Renault Megan 3" hatchback: technical characteristics, reviews, photo

Usually the Renault brand in Russia is associated with cheap Logan-type sedans and crossovers like Duster. However, the brand produces more expensive cars. For example, Megan. The third generation of these cars appeared in 2008. The car was produced until 2015, after which it was replaced by the fourth generation. Which features and reviews does the third "Megan" have? The car Renault Megane 3 hatchback - further in our review.

Design

At one time, high demand was used by Megan of the second generation in the sedan. The owners' comments said that the car has a more pleasant design than Logan. But in the new generation not only the technical characteristics of Renault Megane have changed. "Renault Megan 3" is not produced in the back of the sedan, which is so fond of Russian motorists. Therefore, the percentage of sales fell sharply. Although outwardly this machine looks very attractive. Yes, there are no luxurious details here, but it's not a shame to be inside this car. Even now, 9 years after the debut, the car looks very attractive and modern. By the way, it is on Renault Megane III Hatchback that the owners' feedback is marked by the availability of pens with keyless access. On the second generation of this "chip" was not even in luxury trim levels.

Dimensions, clearance

Regarding the size of the French car Renault Megane 3 hatchback, the reviews note the compactness of the model. Despite belonging to the C-class, the car can confidently maneuver through narrow streets. The length of the body is 4.3 meters, width - 1.79 meters, height - 1.48 meters. A ground clearance of 16.5 centimeters is enough for driving on snow-covered areas and shallow roads.

What is inside the "Frenchman"?

The salon has the usual outlines for those years. At the same time, it does not look cheap and dull, as in Logan. At least here there are inserts for black gloss and a multi-wheel with a beautiful stitch. In top-end configurations, a multimedia display is available on the center console. The side mirrors are electrically adjustable already in the "base". The second row of seats, unlike the first, is devoid of any lateral support. Not only is the flat back here, so there is no free legroom. After all, the body of the hatchback makes itself felt. The lack of free space is the main minus of the Renault Megan 3 car hatchback. Specifications and reviews will be discussed below.

By the way, the volume of the luggage compartment is 368 liters. And the backs themselves have a function of transformation. This makes it possible to increase the usable volume to 1162 liters. The backs themselves have a hard covering on the back side, carpeted (which does not spoil the appearance of the trunk).

Specifications of Renault Megan 3 hatchback

The reviews mark a wide range of engines. Three domestic gasoline power units were introduced for the domestic market. Also diesel engines were installed on the hatchbacks, but they were not officially offered to Russia.

In the basic configuration was available 4-cylinder unit with distributed injection. The working volume of the combustion chamber is 1599 cubic centimeters. The maximum power is 106 horsepower. Reviews say that even with the base engine of the Renault Megan - not too "vegetable" car. The first hundred he dials in 11 and a half seconds. The maximum speed is 183 kilometers per hour. The owners' comments also speak of low fuel consumption. In a mixed cycle, the machine consumes 6.7 liters. The machine is equipped with a 5-step non-alternative mechanics. In mid-range models, a more powerful power unit was available. What does this "Renault Megan 3" hatchback technical characteristics have? Reviews say that among the 1.6-liter should choose this motor. After all, with the same volume of cylinders, it already produces 114 power. And in terms of consumption, even more economical than its predecessor. So, for a hundred this Renault Megan consumes about 6.6 liters of fuel. As for the dynamics of acceleration, the increase in horses is felt immediately. "Jerk" to a hundred takes 10.9 seconds on the mechanic. But with the variator overclocking almost a second later. Many were cautiously approaching the choice of variational boxes in the absence of knowledge on their maintenance. And in the secondary market, many do not want to buy versions with CVT. While this transmission has not taken root in Russia. But classical mechanics was always in high esteem - sometimes such versions are even more expensive than with a variator.

"Megan 2.0"

In top-end configurations, a two-liter atmospheric unit with a capacity of 137 liters is available. from. Coupled with this unit is a six-speed mechanic or stepless variator. In the first case, 0-100 acceleration takes 9.9 seconds, in the second - 0.3 seconds longer. The peak speed is 200 and 195 kilometers per hour for mechanics and variable transmission, respectively.

In terms of fuel consumption, the most voracious is the modification 2.0 with CVT. In the city, the minimum figure is 11 liters. In a mixed mode - about 8-mi. On the road you can keep in 6.2 liters. The mechanics are about 0.4 liters more economical.

Results

Now we know what "Renault Megan 3" hatchback has technical characteristics, reviews, design. The car did not become a breakthrough in the line of hatchbacks, but an order of magnitude more reliable than the second generation.

Among the shortcomings, the owners note a small resource of suspension elements on our roads. Stabilizer posts and bushings wear out to 60 thousand kilometers. Silentblock levers on the front and rear suspension have to change already on 120 thousand. Steering links have a resource of 80-100 thousand kilometers. But in terms of maintenance costs, this car is much cheaper than the same Mercedes C-class (not to be confused with S). Therefore, it is definitely worth considering as an option for purchase. The Frenchman will not draw the last money from the owner, even if it is a "maximal" with 2.0.