Renault Megane 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
1300 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
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. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Renault Megane 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.50 m | 4.41 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 9 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`300 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | low | high | |
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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