Ford Focus Mk1 or Renault Megane II?

1998–2004 vs 2002–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: Focus Mk1 4,442 mm, Megane II 4,498 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Focus Mk1 500 l, Megane II 520 l.
Lowest consumption: Focus Mk1 5.1 l/100 km, Megane II 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Focus Mk1 55–158 kW, Megane II 60–165 kW.
Standard equipment: Focus Mk1 17 items (Ambiente), Megane II 22 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Focus Mk11998–2004 · 10 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, CLSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane II2002–2008 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Focus Mk11998–2004no listings	Renault Megane II2002–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm–4,442 mm	Length4,209 mm–4,498 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,772 mm	Width1,777 mm–1,808 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,481 mm	Height1,443 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,615 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm–2,685 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–500 l	Trunk volume330 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,093 kg–1,260 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2004	Production years2002–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines14
Power	Power55–158 kW (75–215 hp)	Power60–165 kW (82–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.8 TDCi 115	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 RS	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 Turbo RS
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed236 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim22 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · ST170	Items in the top trim40 · Privilège
Equipment · Comfort2 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Focus Mk1 or Renault Megane II?

Length: Renault Megane II 4,498 mm, Ford Focus Mk1 4,442 mm (a 56 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,685 vs 2,615 mm. Boot: 520 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Focus Mk1 or Renault Megane II?

The most frugal Ford Focus Mk1 uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.8 TDCi 115); the most frugal Renault Megane II 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 105).

Which is more powerful — Ford Focus Mk1 or Renault Megane II?

The strongest Ford Focus Mk1 makes 158 kW (215 hp) (2.0 RS); the strongest Renault Megane II 165 kW (224 hp) (2.0 Turbo RS).

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