Lexus CT 2011 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 7 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus CT consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Lexus CT is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1162 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus CT has 23 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Lexus CT uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.7 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`845 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 4000 | |
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