Lexus CT 2018 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 201 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 278 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 101 mm (4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus CT can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus CT version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| 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 Lexus CT 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: | 4.35 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus CT is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 294 litres | |
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Lexus CT has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus CT has 81 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`921 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 000 | |
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