Renault Megane 2013 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Auris, but torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Auris. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1130 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Auris 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 Toyota Auris version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane and Toyota Auris are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
| Renault Megane has 6 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`857 | 1`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 8600 | |
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