Renault Megane 1999 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 12.3 seconds | 10.7 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 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm longer than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
| Renault Megane has 20 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 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`650 | 1`725 | |
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| 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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