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:
150 HP
115 HP
Torque:
240 NM
165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.9 seconds
12.2 seconds
Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
47 litres
740 km with real consumption
700 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
5 years
21 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Ford C-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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.36 m
4.36 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 m
Ford Focus and Renault Megane are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
362 litres
384 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1062 litres
1247 litres
Renault Megane has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 22 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 185 litres).
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.
