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
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
Engines
Engine production duration:
13 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.
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.
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.
