Toyota Corolla 2002 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: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 12 HP less power than Renault Megane, but torque is 15 NM more than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.5 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`300 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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