Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 128 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1004 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`930 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`340 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 500 kg | |
| Toyota Corolla load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Renault Megane. Therefore, Toyota Corolla is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 000 | |
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