Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 168 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 132 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 610 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: | 130 mm (5.1 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: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4, Lexus UX | 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1247 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`899 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 000 | |
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