Renault Megane 2000 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 102 HP | 75 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 27 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
1360 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
1090 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 22 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.16 m | 3.61 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 55 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 8 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 900 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | low | high | |
Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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