Renault Megane 1999 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 17 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 35 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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