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Flus and ficus. Who will win?

Renault Fluence is a third -generation megane, only in the sedan back. Why the modification was decided to give a separate name, one god knows. Since the end of last year, Fluence has been produced at the Turkish factory Oyak-Renault in Bursa. The novelty was developed by joint efforts of Renault-Nissan engineers. The architectural foundation of Fluens inherited from Megane II. The front suspension and steering are new, and the back of a semi -dependent beam went to the newcomer from Nissan Tiida.


Innovations to Flyunsu (we gave him the nickname Flus) were beneficial. It steer more accurately and more pleasant, it is a little smaller than that the suspension has not become much tougher. Although the chassis still allows you to not notice rubber policemen, and painlessly jump over them at a speed up to 70 km/h. Going to Dalnyak on a broken road is a pleasure. The civilian five -door Megan, which we tested the other day, is tough tougher, but it will also steer more abrasion.


Competitors in C-class among sedans this couple have a lot. Volkswagen Jetta (from 640000 rubles), Honda Civic (from 620000 rubles), Toyota Corolla (from 637000 rubles), Mitsubichi Lancer X (from 600000 rubles), Opel Astra Sedan (from 540000 rub.), Kia crato (from 560000 rub.), Hyundai Elantra (from 578,000 rubles), Mazda3 (from 620000 rubles), SHEVROLET CRUZE (from 540000 rubles), Suzuki SX4 SEDAN (from 535000 rubles), Subaru Impreza (from 638,000 rubles)

106-horsepower 1.6-liter motor, developing 145 Nm (in version with a mechanical box of 151 nm), so far the only proposed for fluence in Russia. The chassis with these settings would easily allow you to move more desperately, however, a small motor in the company with stretched gear of four -speed automatic transmission is natural limiters of the dynamics (we had a machine with a machine gun on the test).

 
In front of both MacPherson. The focus is on the back of an independent suspension, the flimes have a semi-dependent H-shaped beam. The fuel consumption in the city of a 106-horsepower flux was at the mark of 13 13.2 liters per 100 km. At the same time, the 145-horsepower ficus at a similar mode ate 12.2-12.5 liters, despite the fact that the latter accelerates provides much more tangible
 

Riding along the highway with speeds above 110 km/h no longer gives much pleasure. On winding bilateral roads with lifting, where overtaking the time should be minimal, there is clearly not enough engine for intense accelerations on the flux. There would be gasoline 2.0 (140 hp, 195 nm) or at least 105-horsepower (240 nm) diesel 1.5 DCI, with which the flux is sold in Europe. For economical Europeans, a deformed version of the 1.5-liter diesel engine is provided, developing 85 hp. and 200 Newton meters.


Fluence flow, current

As a reference measure in a pair, our fluence took a popular two -liter Ford Focus sedan with a four -speed automatic. It is clear that the dynamics of the machine is not quite correctly ficked to be clearly faster. But otherwise, comparing cars was very interesting.

 
Renault-Nissan does not shy away from the overpass of the nameplates: Samsung Motors, part of the shares of which belongs to the Alliance, in South Korea produces flimes with the SM3 designation!

The focus holds the trajectory perfectly and is moderately roll in corners. The flux falls on the side is more willing, but it is more comfortable and quieter, more low -frequency harmonics from tires clearly penetrates into the salon of Ford. The suspension in the flux is practicing a quieter, although by 1,500 kilometers in the cabin somewhere under the finish, a cricket started up.

Flyuns has a very weightless steering wheel at parking speeds. In proportion to the set of the bank's speed is poured by effort, zero at the same time clear. The focus has the steering is somewhat more informative, although efforts need to be made more. The effectiveness of the electric hydraulic power in Ford also changes depending on the speed, but here, in addition, you can choose one of the three fixed settings (normal, comfortable, sports) that change the performance of the amplifier. Focus in the parking lot and in the yard is more maneuverable, the diameter of the turn is 10.1 meters against 11.1 at the flux. In the latter, the steering wheel is even longer than 3.2 turns from the stop to the stop against 2.8.

The contrasting system of both machines fights with demolitions and drifts is good. In the focus, electronics are stricter, it does not matter without hesitation. At the same time, ESP can be turned off along with the anti -wings system completely, and at any speed. Flyuns has a safe collar of an unclosed one, only an anti -book can be deactivated and then at speeds up to 50 km/h, which, in general, is reasonable.


The central castle in Flyene automatically closes the doors at a speed of 10 km/h, there is no such chip in the focus. In addition, Renault offers contactless access as an option (the key card can be constantly kept in your pocket) with a button engine start

ABS is a Frenchman focused on a more experienced driver. When braking, when there are various coatings under the wheels of different sides, the flux is moderately leading to the side, where the clutch coefficient is better. The braking distance with this setting is shorter, but the unfolding moment that occurs when pulling, the driver needs to compensate for independently, not every beginner will understand how. The focus under these conditions is more stable, when braking on heterogeneous coatings on ABS, it moves straight. With the maximum possible slowdown, when the anti -lock system works, Ford should be more likely to be behind the wheel.

Flyens brakes are more sensitive and informative. Indeed, it is worth throwing the shoelaces on a short pedal, as the car begins to slow down effectively at the same moment. The focus has a longer and less informative pedal. First, you choose a move, and then the car, as if catching, sharply pecks with your nose. Further further regulation of slowdown occurs due to a change in the force of pressing on the pedal

In a sporting mode, the flime box willingly hangs in reduced gears, keeps the engine at high speeds and allows you to actively accelerate at any time on the current gear. Moreover, if the revolutions reach the maximum, the box independently switches for increased gear. On the focus the same thing. The exception of the first gear, here on the cutting it is allowed to go as long as you like, up the box will not switch under any conditions.

 
The control of climate and music in the flux is arranged in two blocks. The hemps that have a large and soft move are very pleasant to press. But the sizes of keys and icons are small on them, especially in the music control unit. Glove boxes of both machines are cooled, but fluens and depth have much larger
 
In Kik-Daw mode, the machine guns of both cars know how to go down at once on two gears down. In both cases, the speed of the reaction to pressing the gas pedal is sufficient, but the flime box, especially when transitions down, works with large shocks, such a shock method of switching makes the ride a little more dynamic and to some extent compensates for the insufficient traction of the engine.


In the focus, the central console is also not a masterpiece. The main puncture in the afternoon in sufficient external lighting red light with silver paint does not contrast at all. To consider with a magnifying glass to what button you press while driving there is no time. There are no problems with insufficient illumination. The focus boasts an additional small box located on the front panel. Is the requirement of taxi drivers really?

Ergonomics. The range of adjustments of the seats and steering columns in experimental are identical, but planting is more convenient in the focus anatomical embracing with developed support conveniently fix the body. You sit in flime more vertically, the seat pillow is shorter here, and the backs are wider, the latter hold the latter worse. But Flyens have a pedal knot more frequent. In the focus, the distance between the central tunnel and the brake pedal is too little a wide boot, and then the wound clings to the edge of the brake pedal. It is difficult to quickly throw your leg from pressed gas to the brake without catching on the last one. But these are extra meters with emergency braking!

Flyence is longer than a focus by almost 20 cm. And this was not in vain, in the internal volumes of the difference is very noticeable. Renault boasts a huge 530-liter trunk, only 467 liters can be poured into the cargo compartment of the concrete. The salon is longer in Flyens, there is more volitional on its gallery, there are more spaces for the legs, but there is a smaller supply above his head. But the Fords from the edges of the sofa prudently placed niches, where in the turns the trifle from the pockets of the riders will be poured (there will not be necessary to look for a fare for travel)

The sound in the test focus is gorgeous, although it is far from the real high-fi. The most sophisticated audio system (radio package 62, costs 28,900 rubles), which includes the Sony head structure, gives out a bright sound with good bass potential for rock, club music, and even more so pops, just right. The head has a Bluetooth radio interface, through which a loud connection is being implemented. USB and AUX connectors for connecting external sources are wisely hidden into boxing between the front seats, there is also a 12-volt outlet for nutrition of external devices. In flime, the sound is more correct (there is no color in the region of the female vocals), but it is less effective than the acoustics power is lower and there is not enough luxurious lower bass, which amazes the imagination in the focus. The head device with Bluetooth and USB and AUX interfaces in the flux option.

Fluence in the simplest performance by Authentique costs 559,500 rubles. This is a machine equipped with a mechanical box, on stamped fifteenth wheels with a pair of pillows, ABS and front electric windows. As options in this configuration, the front seats are offered plus adjustment in height (8600 rubles) and an MP3-resort with a steering wheel joystick and a four-channel audio system (10,000 rubles). The machine is offered in the second version of Confort, such a car will cost 6,21,500 rubles.

 
In the civil focus, four pair of frontal safety pillows are as accessible as possible (go in the standard), and a pair of side (option) that protect the shoulders and chest of passengers. ABS in the database. Side curtains protecting the heads and neck of riders with side and oblique-frontal blows are available on European cars. In Russia, curtains are offered only for charged modification ST and RS. The contrasting system of the option, for which they ask for 10900 rubles.
Fluence in the simplest performance by Authentique has two frontal airbags and ABS. The variation of Expression is optionally offered a contrasting system (19500 rubles), and there are already six pillows. According to the testing methodology, Euro NCAP Ford Focus and Renault Megan III (in fact it is flimes, only with a hatchback body) both received a five -star safety rating. According to passive safety, the flux is better than 36.8 scores against 35. But in other disciplines of Ford (a European version with six pillows was tested) is better or on equal terms. In particular, Ford received 16 points against 15.8 for protection at the frontal blow. Protection of passengers-children 40 points versus 39. Ford is also more friendly and 15 points against pedestrians against 11

The most expensive execution of Dynamique (it is fixed and the additional points in it cannot be obtained) on our test, the cost of such a machine is 677,500 wooden. There is everything that the soul wants. Six airbags, a contrasting system, a two-zone climate, a cruise control, bixenon light, rain and light sensors, fog, an electric chromium mirror, unlucky access, automatically folding electric-risks with heating, sunglasses on the rear windows, an audio system with Bluetooth and USB interfaces, and Also an aux connector.


The sides of Flyens are well protected from contact parking with massive moldings

Focus prices in the back of the sedan start from the mark of 468,000 rubles for a car with a 80-horsepower 1.4, a mechanical box, a pair of airbags and ABS. Numerous options that can be recruited can inflate the cost of the car to a mark of 860 thousand rubles. Our 145-horsepower ficus equipped with Titanium was performed by the options in it with sixteen-inch light-linked discs, four pillows, a contrasting system, a two-zone climate, bixenon headlights with a winding, heating glass with heating, heated front seats with electric regulation Automatically folded electric-grinders with heating, a 230-volt rosette in the rear of the cabin, a sophisticated audio system with Bluetooth, USB and AUX input and much more. The focus comparable in terms of dynamics and the number of additional equipment with test flime would cost 738,000 rubles. The cost of regulatory maintenance is approximately the same, but the prices for spare parts for flimes are lower.

 
Warranty for flimes for three years or 100,000 km of run, a guarantee from through corrosion of the body for six years. Renault has a help program in the Renault Assistance road. In the event of a malfunction leading to the impossibility of further operation, the aid service organizes either repair on the spot or the evacuation of the car to the nearest dealership. The service is valid during the warranty on the new car. Focus warranty for two years or 100,000 kilometers. Through corrosion you can also not be afraid of six years

So what is the end? Flyence is cheaper, more comfortable, and a little more spacious, moreover, it has the opportunity to order executions with inflatable curtains. The focus is better in handling, but somewhat loses to the Frenchman in comfort. The flexibility of the selection of Fokusovsky additional equipment and accessories is unprecedented, in addition, Ford has a wide range of power units (gasoline engines 1.4 (80 hp), 1.6 (100 and 115 hp) 1.8 (125 hp), 2.0 (145 hp), diesel 1.8 (115 hp)). Fluence is still sold with the only 106-horsepower 1.6 gasoline. Although in the summer the renoshniki promise to bring us a two-liter 140-horsepower modification that will receive the variator.

Vitaly Kabyshev
Photo by the author and euro ncap


Specifications
Renault Fluence 1.6 At Ford Focus 2.0 AT
Body
Type sedan sedan
Engine
Working volume, cm 1598 1999
Power, L.S. at rpm 106 at 6000 145 at 6000
Torque, NM at rpm 145 at 4250 185 at 4500
Dimensions, mass, volumes
Length, mm 4620 4481
Width, mm 1809 1839
Height, mm 1479 1497
Wheel base, mm 2703 2640
Clearance, mm 120
Equipped mass, kg 1280 1427
Dynamic characteristics
Acceleration from a place to 100 km/h, from 13.9 10.8
Maximum speed, km/h 180 196
Fuel consumption
Average conditional fuel consumption, l/100 km 7.5 8.0
City, l/100 km 10.6 11.2
Highway, l/100 km 5.8 6.1


Estimates
Renault Fluence 1.6 At Ford Focus 2.0 AT
Design 4.0 4.5
Ergonomics 4.0 4.0
Comfortable 5.0 4.5
Finishing 4.5 4.5
Accessibility of service 5.0 5.0
Adaptation to Russian conditions 5.0 5.0
Reliability 4.5 4.5
Cherry qualities 4.0 4.5
Price-quality ratio 4.5 4.0
Image 4.0 4.5
General assessment 4.45 4.50

 

Source: Auto.mail.ru