Renault Megane I (BA) (1996–1999)

The Renault Megane I (BA) was offered with 10 engine versions (7 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 64 to 114 hp, built 1996–1999.

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Production years1996–1999
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length162.6 in (4,129 mm)
Width66.9 in (1,699 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Cargo volume12.3 cu ft (348 l)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

All Renault Megane I (BA) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.4 Eco (69 hp)1996–1999Gasoline69 hp (51 kW)77 lb-ft (105 Nm)14.5 s104 mph (168 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (75 hp)1996–1999Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)96 lb-ft (130 Nm)12.9 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 e (90 hp)1996–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)11.5 s114 mph (184 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 e (90 hp) Automatic1996–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)13.7 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 D Eco (64 hp)1996–1999Diesel64 hp (47 kW)87 lb-ft (118 Nm)16.5 s99 mph (160 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 dT (90 hp)1996–1997Diesel90 hp (66 kW)130 lb-ft (176 Nm)12.3 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0i (114 hp)1996–1999Gasoline114 hp (84 kW)124 lb-ft (168 Nm)9.7 s122 mph (197 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0i (114 hp) Automatic1996–1999Gasoline114 hp (84 kW)124 lb-ft (168 Nm)10.9 s119 mph (191 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 e (75 hp)1997–1999Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)79 lb-ft (107 Nm)14.3 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 dTi (98 hp)1997–1999Diesel98 hp (72 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)12.3 s114 mph (183 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

Other Renault Megane generations

Renault Megane I Coach (DA)

1996–1999 · 6 engine versions

Renault Megane I (Phase II, 1999)

1999–2003 · 9 engine versions

Renault Megane I Classic (Phase II, 1999)

1999–2003 · 9 engine versions

Renault Megane I Grandtour (Phase II, 1999)

1999–2003 · 10 engine versions

Renault Megane II

2002–2006 · 19 engine versions

Renault Megane II Classic

2003–2005 · 17 engine versions

Renault Megane II Grandtour

2003–2005 · 15 engine versions

Renault Megane II (Phase II, 2006)

2006–2008 · 14 engine versions

Renault Megane II CC (Phase II, 2006)

2006–2010 · 9 engine versions

Renault Megane II Coupe (Phase II, 2006)

2006–2008 · 14 engine versions

Renault Megane II Grandtour (Phase II, 2006)

2006–2009 · 12 engine versions

Renault Megane III Coupe

2008–2012 · 11 engine versions

Renault Megane III Grandtour

2009–2012 · 11 engine versions

Renault Megane III CC

2010–2014 · 9 engine versions

Renault Megane III (Phase II, 2012)

2012–2013 · 13 engine versions

Renault Megane III Coupe (Phase II, 2012)

2012–2013 · 14 engine versions

Renault Megane III Grandtour (Phase II, 2012)

2012–2013 · 16 engine versions

Renault Megane III (Phase III, 2014)

2014–2015 · 11 engine versions

Renault Megane III CC (Phase III, 2014)

2014–2016 · 5 engine versions

Renault Megane III Coupe (Phase III, 2014)

2014–2016 · 15 engine versions

Renault Megane III Grandtour (Phase III, 2014)

2014–2016 · 11 engine versions

Renault Megane IV

2016–2020 · 24 engine versions

Renault Megane IV Grandtour

2016–2020 · 21 engine versions

Renault Megane IV Sedan

2016–2020 · 11 engine versions

Renault Megane IV (Phase II, 2020)

2020–present · 11 engine versions

Renault Megane IV (Phase II, 2020) Grandtour

2020–present · 7 engine versions

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