Renault Megane 2001 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 28 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Renault Megane 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: | 3.97 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.38 m | |
| Renault Megane is 30 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 372 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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