Renault Megane 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 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: | 110 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1150 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 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 2012 1.5 engine Toyota Auris 2013 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Megane and Toyota Auris are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
| Renault Megane has 6 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`857 | 1`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Megane scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7800 | |
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