Renault Megane 2020 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 12 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 50 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 3.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 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: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 581 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1504 litres | 1591 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 60 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Corolla (by 87 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`882 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`228 kg | 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 654 kg | 445 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem more than Toyota Corolla. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 19 000 | |
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