Toyota Corolla 2019 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.8 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.2 engine: The Renault 1.2 TCe engine (H5FT) is a four-cylinder, fully aluminum turbocharged unit equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head without hydraulic lifters. It features direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, variable valve timing on both camshafts, ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1247 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 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`615 kg | 1`823 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 000 | |
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