Renault Megane 2010 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 180 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 28 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 48 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.3 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Megane) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 15 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 46 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`926 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4600 | |
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