Toyota Corolla 2001 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 89 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 18.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 24 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 10 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.1 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`000 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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