Renault Megane 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 29 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Toyota Corolla engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 1999 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 1999 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 10 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.8 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`775 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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