Renault Megane 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2002

 
Renault Megane
2005 - 2005
Toyota Corolla
2002 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 110 HP110 HP
Torque: 260 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds10.9 seconds
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive.
Renault Megane and Toyota Corolla have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.7
Renault Megane consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle960 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway1170 km on highway
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 km280'000 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 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi CarismaInstalled on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso
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 2005 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 2005 1.9 engine 

Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ...  More about Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.18 m
Width: 1.78 m1.71 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 m
Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower.
Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 330 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1190 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8201`300
Safety:
Quality:
low

high
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12001400
Pros and Cons: Renault Megane has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • lower price
Toyota Corolla has
  • fewer faults
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