Renault Megane 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 31 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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: | 4.30 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 41 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 286 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
377 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 58 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.5 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`728 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
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