Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 12 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 50 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 710 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: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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: | 4.65 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 581 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1591 litres | 1504 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 60 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Corolla (by 87 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 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: | 1`910 kg | 1`882 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`228 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 654 kg | |
| Toyota Corolla load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 47 procentiem less than Renault Megane. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 15 600 | |
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