Renault Megane I or Toyota Corolla E100?

1995–2002 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 5-door/Coupe/Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Liftback/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Megane I 4,430 mm, Corolla E100 4,315 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: Megane I 500 l, Corolla E100 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Megane I 5.2 l/100 km, Corolla E100 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Megane I 47–108 kW, Corolla E100 53–84 kW.
Standard equipment: Megane I 12 items (RL), Corolla E100 11 items (XLi).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Megane I1995–2002 · 12 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Toyota Corolla E1001991–1997 · 7 engines · XLi, GLi, Si, SE-GSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Megane I1995–2002no listings	Toyota Corolla E1001991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,129 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,110 mm–4,315 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,699 mm	Width1,685 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,380 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,465 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l–500 l	Trunk volume288 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,265 kg	Curb weight985 kg–1,150 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2002	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Liftback, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines7
Power	Power47–108 kW (64–147 hp)	Power53–84 kW (72–114 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.0 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 16V Coach	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 1.6 GLi
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed195 km/h
Trim levelsRL · XLi
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · RL	Items in the base trim11 · XLi
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · RXE	Items in the top trim22 · SE-G
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
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✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety2 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Megane I or Toyota Corolla E100?

Length: Renault Megane I 4,430 mm, Toyota Corolla E100 4,315 mm (a 115 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,465 mm. Boot: 500 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Megane I or Toyota Corolla E100?

The most frugal Renault Megane I uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 dTi); the most frugal Toyota Corolla E100 5.9 l/100 km (2.0 D).

Which is more powerful — Renault Megane I or Toyota Corolla E100?

The strongest Renault Megane I makes 108 kW (147 hp) (2.0 16V Coach); the strongest Toyota Corolla E100 84 kW (114 hp) (1.6 GLi).

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