Renault Megane 2001 vs Toyota Auris 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane and Toyota Auris have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 8 NM more than Toyota Auris. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 30 years | 17 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.97 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 28 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 62 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 375 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 5000 | |
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