Lexus CT 2011 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 11 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 118 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus CT could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.5 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 | 1760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1870 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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 | |||
| 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 2013 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 2013 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, 4 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`813 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5000 | |
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