Renault Megane 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 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): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
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 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1170 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 km | 280'000 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 | 8 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 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 m | 4.18 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 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 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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