Renault Megane 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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) | 135 mm (5.3 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 | 11 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 Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.2 engine: The Renault 1.2 TCe engine (H5FT) is a four-cylinder, fully aluminum turbocharged unit equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head without hydraulic lifters. It features direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, variable valve timing on both camshafts, ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1247 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 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: | 1`823 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 15 600 | |
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