Renault Megane 2008 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 24 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`797 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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