Renault Megane 2018 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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: | 407 litres | 362 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1062 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 45 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: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`814 | 1`900 | |
| 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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