Renault Megane 2014 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 22 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Toyota Auris. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 720 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris 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 2014 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2014 1.6 engine Toyota Auris 2013 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.6 engine | |||
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`824 | 1`180 | |
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 7800 | |
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