Renault Megane 2000 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 830 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 14 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 120 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.1 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`675 | 1`650 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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