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Mégane
1997 Renault Mégane
France
Diesel
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Renault
Model
Mégane
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I Phase I
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.9 dTi Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
98 hp
Power (kW)
72 kW
Torque
200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed
183 km/h
(114 mph)
0–60 mph
11.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
12.3 seconds
Displacement
1,870 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,129 mm
(162.6 in)
Width
1,699 mm
(66.9 in)
Height
1,420 mm
(55.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,580 mm
(101.6 in)
Curb weight
1,130 kg
(2,491 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
93 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
18.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
6.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
4.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
5.2 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
139 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,432 mm
(56.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,705 kg
(3,759 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,250 kg
(2,756 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
600 kg
(1,323 lb)
Cargo Capacity
575 kg
(1,268 lb)
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Flush Rails (Closed Rails)
Colour
Black
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
60.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Material
Plastic
Colour
Grey
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
348 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,310 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Colour
Beige
Black
Grey
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1998
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
Optional
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Trunk
on Floor
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
H7
Main Beam
H1
H4
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Mégane
Model
22 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Mégane Standard
1996–2023
Mégane Hatchback Generations
1 of 9
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I Phase I
1996–1999
Year
1997
Powertrain
1.9 dTi Manual
Horsepower
98 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel