Ford Focus 2014 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 6 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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. | |||
| Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine | |||
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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`789 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 11 200 | |
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