Renault Megane 2016 vs Lexus CT 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 31 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Lexus CT. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 480 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 Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus CT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane and Lexus CT are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 985 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 9 litres more trunk space than the Lexus CT. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 200 | |
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