Renault Megane 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 31 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 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 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 452 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 98 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 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 (kg): | 1`855 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 200 | |
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