Lexus CT 2011 vs Renault Megane 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus CT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Lexus CT is more dynamic to drive. Lexus CT engine produces 9 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 58 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Lexus CT consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Lexus CT consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 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 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 372 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 27 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.6 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`762 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 2400 | |
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