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Toyota Corolla vs Renault Megane

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Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla

$29,270 - $40,450

2024 price

Renault Megane
Renault Megane

$37,999 - $37,999

2020 price

Summary

2024 Toyota Corolla
2020 Renault Megane
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.0L

Turbo 4, 1.8L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.9L/100km (combined)

8.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Safety could be better
  • Drony CVT
  • No rear (adjustable) ventilation

  • Not as good as previous RS Meganes
  • Four-wheel steering vagueness
  • Better options out there
2024 Toyota Corolla Summary

Full disclosure, the Cleary family’s main transport is a Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid hatch, purchased new in mid-2021.

And the chance to catch up with the Corolla Hybrid sedan in entry-level Ascent Sport form, boasting an upgraded motor and battery set-up (added in late 2022) was one I didn’t want to miss.

Four-door sedans of any description are a rarity these days, but Toyota is reluctant to let go of the format with the Camry remaining a popular option (not just with cab and Uber drivers) and the booted Corolla retaining a committed bunch of devotees.

So, how does this car compare to the hatch, and have the recent powertrain improvements made a meaningful difference to its performance and economy? Read on to find out.

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2020 Renault Megane Summary

The Renault Megane RS is still here, in case you were wondering. 

You may have let it slip your mind in recent times, because there’s been a lot of action in the hot hatch scene with the release of the new-generation Ford Focus ST, a fond farewell to the VW Golf R, and consistent talk of the upcoming Toyota Corolla GR hot hatch.

The Megane RS is more than just ‘here’, though. The RenaultSport Megane hatch range has expanded in recent times, and we’ve just spent some time with the Trophy model which first arrived in Australia late in 2019.

It is certainly keeping its presence known in 2020 Renault Megane RS Trophy spec, which represents the most powerful and fastest version of the standard model range before you get to the rip-snorting (and eye-wateringly expensive) Trophy R. 

So what’s it like? Read on and you’ll find out all about it.

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