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:
115 HP
105 HP
Torque:
165 NM
150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.2 seconds
12.3 seconds
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.9
Fuel tank capacity:
47 litres
55 litres
700 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
21 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Nissan Terrano
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:
4.36 m
4.36 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.48 m
Renault Megane and Ford Focus are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
384 litres
362 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1247 litres
1062 litres
Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 22 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 185 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Renault Megane can be harder 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.
