Renault Megane 2016 vs Lexus CT 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus CT) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 90 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Lexus CT is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 9 HP less power than Lexus CT, but torque is 78 NM more than Lexus CT. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus CT 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 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane and Lexus CT are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 985 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 9 litres more trunk space than the Lexus CT. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus CT, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`841 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 13 800 | |
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