Euro NCAP Crash Test Results

Test results and safety ratings

Renault Megane 1999

1.6RT , 5 door hatch

Test Date: Jan 1999

	Crash Star Rating
	Front-impact score Side-impact score Seat belt reminder Total score	12 (75.0%) 16 (89.0%) - 28
	Pedestrian Star Rating
	Pedestrian-test score	5 (14.0%)

Compare with other cars in the Small Family Car category

The Megane was the best-performing car in its group when first tested in 1998 and scored four stars for driver and passenger protection in frontal and side impacts. Since then, extra airbags, have been added as standard to every model, so Euro NCAP has reassessed its ability to deliver effective protection in side impacts. The car retains its four-star rating and now scores full marks for the degree of protection offered in a serious side impact, an honour for this class of car shared only with the Mercedes A-class. A new design of seat-mounted side bag in the Megane protects the driver's upper body and head from impact forces. While others in this class, including the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and Citroën Xsara, have side airbags fitted as standard, the Mégane delivers more comprehensive protection.