Toyota Auris 2013 vs Renault Megane 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 132 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 88 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Auris 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 Toyota Auris version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | Used also on Renault Laguna | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2013 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller. Toyota Auris and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1595 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 6 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`180 | 1`909 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4600 | |
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