Toyota Corolla 2016 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 132 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 17 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 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 | 420'000 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: | 16 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 98 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 10 800 | |
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