Renault Megane 2003 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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