The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 26,800

€ 23,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 4.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
68.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104
169.1
103.1
173.8
169.1 in
Length
173.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.37 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BZ
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
134 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
654 mi
Range
239 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
160.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft