Renault Megane 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Yaris) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 50 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 249 NM more than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 3.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 36 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2009 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 3.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 39 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 286 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 768 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 58 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`894 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
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