Ford Focus 2014 vs Renault Megane 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2014 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1502 litres | 1595 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 48 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 93 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 1.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`967 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5400 | |
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