Renault Megane 2018 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 195 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 460'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 362 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1062 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`899 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 6400 | |
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