Renault Megane 2013 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 41 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1710 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design. After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1502 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 48 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 93 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`857 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6800 | |
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