2011 Megane 1.5 dci EDC v 2011 Kia Ceed 1.6CRDI Auto
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 6:13 pm
Hello forum members,
Ive quickly looked on the forum and I dont think a lot is written about the Megane III. Maybe im in the wrong space, but heres my query...
I am looking for a nicely depreciated automatic c segment hatchback, with at most 60,000 miles on the second hand market, with a budget of at most £5500.
Don't really care about driving dynamics, just need to get from a to b with good mpg. Reliability is important.
The two cars I am stuck between are the megane(~2011) and the ceed (~2011).
Megane advantages:
- 1.5 dci engine has a good reputation.
- EDC transmission is dual clutch thus better mpg and tax.
- Newer than the ceed (megane from 2009-2016, ceed from 2006-2012)
- I guess a real world mpg of around 50-55, compared to ~40 mpg for the ceed.
Ceed advantages:
- Torque converter automatics are regarded as more reliable.
Frankly I would go with the megane due to better mpg and lower tax. The only question is reliability, especially of the EDC gearbox. I know its a dual clutch like the DSG, but not a lot is written about its potential lack of reliability when compared to the DSG.
Would you go for a ~2011 megane auto? Can you consider it a ticking time bomb in the 50,000 mileage range considering the complexities of dual clutch? Should I go for what would be regarded as the more reliability safe option Ceed? (even though it costs more to run?)
Many thanks for any responses in advance,
Dalle
Ive quickly looked on the forum and I dont think a lot is written about the Megane III. Maybe im in the wrong space, but heres my query...
I am looking for a nicely depreciated automatic c segment hatchback, with at most 60,000 miles on the second hand market, with a budget of at most £5500.
Don't really care about driving dynamics, just need to get from a to b with good mpg. Reliability is important.
The two cars I am stuck between are the megane(~2011) and the ceed (~2011).
Megane advantages:
- 1.5 dci engine has a good reputation.
- EDC transmission is dual clutch thus better mpg and tax.
- Newer than the ceed (megane from 2009-2016, ceed from 2006-2012)
- I guess a real world mpg of around 50-55, compared to ~40 mpg for the ceed.
Ceed advantages:
- Torque converter automatics are regarded as more reliable.
Frankly I would go with the megane due to better mpg and lower tax. The only question is reliability, especially of the EDC gearbox. I know its a dual clutch like the DSG, but not a lot is written about its potential lack of reliability when compared to the DSG.
Would you go for a ~2011 megane auto? Can you consider it a ticking time bomb in the 50,000 mileage range considering the complexities of dual clutch? Should I go for what would be regarded as the more reliability safe option Ceed? (even though it costs more to run?)
Many thanks for any responses in advance,
Dalle