Renault Megane Sedan (1996 – 1999) vs Toyota Corolla Sedan (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Renault Megane Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Toyota Corolla Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,000 kg against 1,110 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Renault Megane Sedan is 99 mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane Sedan
1996 – 1999
|
Toyota
Corolla Sedan
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 116 hp | 72 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 107 – 200 Nm | 120 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 16.5 s | 10.2 – 14.4 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 197 km/h | 165 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 8.6 L/100 km | 6.3 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,110 – 1,225 kg | 1,000 – 1,100 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.