Toyota Auris 2013 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 22 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 80 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Auris can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Toyota Auris version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Auris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller. Toyota Auris and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1595 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 6 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`180 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 5800 | |
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