Renault Megane 2018 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 280 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 155 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 231 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| 490 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 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`930 | 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 (€): | 11 000 | 5600 | |
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