Ford Escort

VS

Renault Megane

Expert Reviews

Ford Escort

Parkers.co.uk
2.5
  • "Easy to drive; cheap to run"

Renault Megane

Carbuyer.co.uk
3
  • "Comfortable"
  • "Improved build quality"
  • "Quick Renaultsport version"
Parkers.co.uk
4
  • "Great styling, loads of tech"
  • "Excellent diesel engine lineup"
  • "Comfortable and engaging drive"

Summary

R 78 332
Avg. Price
R 177 131
Hatchback
Body
Hatchback
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Seats
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3
Doors
5

Dimensions

kg
Weight
kg
mm
Length
mm
1738 68.4 mm
Width
1808 71.2 mm
1405 55.3 mm
Height
1471 57.9 mm
2551 100.4 mm
Wheelbase
2641 104 mm

Engine

front
Position
front
49825
CC
36525
4
Cyl
4
straight
Type
straight
double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
Valves per cyl
single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
220 PS (217 bhp) (162 kW)at 6250 rpm ps
Power (ps)
95 PS (94 bhp) (70 kW)at 4000 rpm ps
nan rpm
Power (rpm)
nan rpm
240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)at 1750 rpm nm
Torque (nm)
240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)at 1750 rpm nm
290 Nm (214 ft·lb) (29.6 kgm)at 3500 rpm rpm
Torque (rpm)
240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)at 1750 rpm rpm
90.8 × 76.95 mm 3.57 × 3.03 in mm
Bore
76 × 80.5 mm 2.99 × 3.17 in mm
90.8 × 76.95 mm 3.57 × 3.03 in mm
Stroke
76 × 80.5 mm 2.99 × 3.17 in mm
1 Garrett T3/T04B turbocharger
Compression
nan
petrol
Fuel
diesel
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Power
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