Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 14 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | 4.54 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 70 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.7 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`785 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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