Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
105 HP
115 HP
Torque:
150 NM
165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.3 seconds
12.2 seconds
Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
47 litres
770 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
21 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max
Used also on Nissan Terrano
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.36 m
4.36 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.45 m
Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus and Renault Megane are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
316 litres
384 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1247 litres
Renault Megane has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 68 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better.
