Test Drive Renault Megane Sedan 2006 - 2009 Sedan
In golf for money
Globalization of styrants, however, the national features of cars of different brands are saved. This autopilot was convinced of the example of three sedans of the popular class C: Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Bora and Renault Megane Classic. There are people for whom the origin of the car is crucial. One believes that all cars are divided into Japanese and bad. For another German - synonym for high-quality. The third convinced that both by Charma, and by pleasure from the Office, no one would compare with the French. Fourth ... However, enough and three. At least in the class with in our market, it is the Japanese, German and French brands that offer and sell the most cars. And, in particular, with the traditionally beloved our people's body sedan. To find out what national features are concluded, we decided on the example of three brands representatives, which are among the leaders of the so-called golf class: Toyota Corolla of the new generation, Volkswagen Bora and Renault Megane Classic. All selected models are equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and mechanical transmission.
Front facing, made in the style of Yaris, is clearly becoming a branded for the current Toyota
Long, above, wider. Designers and designers Most companies have long been selected, without looking at the national affiliation. Even on the contrary - try to create a mixed team to ensure the circulation of new ideas. Nevertheless, in the appearance of our three heroes a variety of origin is quite noticeable. Renault looks close to her classmates very long, and this impression enhances the smallest altitude among this triple. It is not surprising that on the road this car seems more than it really is - a skillful game on stereotypes, when a person subconsciously increases the car that looks like big. The angular Bora also looks great: he is not just wider than everyone - this impression is emphasized by the design of the face. True, a short trunk looks not very stylish ... the most fresh of compared models, Corolla, in full compliance with the latest trends is made quite high - a sort of minivan hint. The salon as a result turned out to be spacious, but in general the car looks too practical. And if Bora and Megane Classic clearly tried to push themselves into another segment of the market, and unsuccessfully, then Toyota honestly admits in its class affiliation. There is nothing wrong with that, however, as a result, the model loses the part of the market, which can be called compact prestigious sedans.
The console looks somewhat eclectic, but it is quite possible to accept it. The regular radio tape recorder is convenient and equipped with RDS. The electric drive of the front windows is included in the middle configuration R1 (there are no them on R0, and the rear and rear)
Modern, and compared with classmates - Even the avant-garde engine design with variable phases of gas distribution allowed to achieve high power, efficiency and smooth operation in almost the entire turn range
As for the style, then traditionally avant-garde French in this case loses: Megane against the background of controversial, but the memorable proportions of Bora and the trendy Corolla regulations seems somewhat outdated. What is fully explained by age. However, some traditional appearance also works to create an image of a more solid car.
Still, they are different! It is simply amazing how diverse the driver's workplace can be issued, despite enough unified ergonomic standards. At the same time, the location of the instruments and controls from Corolla can be considered close to the ideal. In any case, the layout of the console with the audio system and the air conditioner console in the upper part allows you to get distracted from the road in the smallest degree. Selecting a place for the air conditioner panel at Bora - at the very bottom of the console - it is difficult to recognize successful. Especially due to the fact that the keys and display are small. On the Renault console would be more convenient if it were not for the slope of its lower part.
But Corolla loses a little by adjustments - the lack of installation of the longitudinal position of the steering wheel limits the possibilities for convenient landing of some drivers. And the visibility due to the too high submap line seems insufficient.
dianess with Golf is especially obvious on the side of the side: a short base is clearly striking, so the efforts of the designers led to a very original result
Stylish Detail VW - Extravagant Bright Blue Lighting Devices. Looks great, but sometimes tires ... although this is a matter of taste and habits. But the general salon Volkswagen produces the most solid impression. The accuracy of the study and attention to the trifles work perfectly on the image of a high-class car.
According to the thoughtfulness of parts and care, the Volkswagen salon remains the leader in any class. WHAT TO CONTING FULLY FULL NATION SYSTEMS (the need for this idea is rather controversial, but it looks beautiful) or chrome frames on many small elements. Without explanation there remains a strange neglect of the ventilation system, the control panel of which is located so low as larger digits and buttons would have to search
For example, from the compaable machines only on Bora's rear seat folds in parts. MEGANE it is not divided, and the folding process itself is not too thought out: to lower the back, you need to simultaneously press two buttons on the outer edges. Take it alone, to put it mildly, not easy. On Corolla seats and fixed at all. However, in the following parties, dealers plan to order this modification with the folding seat. Still, for a family car it does not hurt. By the way, the item, which is very characteristic of the general approach of designers and marketers: Only on Bora, the inner side of the trunk lid has a decoration. On the other models - naked metal.
Corolla Salon can be called pragmatic - there is everything you need, it is very high quality, it looks modern, but there is not enough feeling of style. Which is in excess on Renault. However, some kind of savings are noticeable in the latter, as for finishing materials and assembly accuracy. Alas, the ideal seems to be unattainable. But there is a choice of choice. For example, with all the advantages of Bora, the rear seat seems not very spacious - due to inclined glass there is a feeling of cramped. Combined with a huge range of adjustment of the front armchairs will have to be considered the second row intended mainly for children. This is the overall problem of the entire family on the A4 platform (we recall, except for Bora, it includes Golf, Octavia, Toledo, A3 and TT)
Case of technology. In terms of technical solutions of the title of pragmatic, it deserves just VW: a classic sender for this class for this class, a long-released motor - he even has the valves only eight ... Nevertheless, the car behaves very well - the experience and competent setup of aggregates affects . Another VW can be called the leader of the pleasure of control - an amplifier of the steering wheel, a box, an accelerator and brakes obedient and provide optimal feedback. The only thing that does not fit into this series is too sharp clutch.
rolla can not not admire its super-modern engine. This is generally one of the few models of its class equipped with a power unit with variable gas distribution phases. In general, early, Japanese engines differed in the main advantages, but this is really close to the ideal: in any mode, it behaves optimally - responsive and elastic. Unfortunately, this cannot be said about the gearbox, more precisely, the switching mechanism. It was quite surprising to meet so fuzzy fixation on the Japanese car, which are generally famous precisely thoughtful and informed in detail. An unpleasant surprise presented and the brake pedal, working, it seems, at the switch level: either we are going, or inhibit the full coil. Of course, as the machine is mastered, it will be possible to learn more accurately dosing the braking force. But agree, it is better when there is no need to learn.
it is here - the most spacious and comfortable top box: with a shelf inside and molded in the lid by all sorts of clamps for glasses, handles and plastic cards
Misching stylization of the Megane instrument panel did not benefit: all these ovals and roundedness seem old-fashioned. But here - the most spacious and comfortable glove box: with a shelf inside and molded in the lid by all sorts of locks for glasses, handles and plastic cards
Renault occupies an average position: the modern engine almost does not lag behind the Toyota motor. For French producers, traditionally important markets are former colonies in North Africa and South America, so it can be assumed that Renault aggregates are sufficiently condescendingly relate to various operating conditions and the quality of consumables.
Experiment, however, it is not worth it, but any in life happens. Especially this unpretentiousness is noticeable according to the characteristics of the suspension: relatively long and energy-intensive (it is probably suitable for a variety of Russian roads best for a variety of Russian roads. But - again, traditionally for the French - the box disappoints a little disappointing with its long gears.
Who to be friends with? Well, the nationality really makes itself felt. The Frenchman is spacious, inexpensive, well staffed, perfectly feels like our roads, but it looks stylish, so old-fashioned, and also has a lot of small flaws. As they say, it does not affect speed, and still unpleasant. German, thanks to the efforts of the designers and the specifics of the position of the brand in our market, can be considered the most prestigious of the troika. It reinforces the impression of Bora, as from a car, thought out to the smallest detail. But, firstly, it is expensive, secondly, there is also no shortcomings yet. Japanese - an excellent choice as a family car (if the folding back seat really appears on it), it occupies the average position for the price and scaled the potential buyer can except that is not thoroughly thoroughly at the current time of the tuned gear shift mechanism and the brake pedal. Yes, not quite a classic appearance. But this is a question of taste - as they say, or you need checkered, or you need to go. Text Valery Chusov, photo Alexey Ilyin
Model / Modification Toyota Corolla Renault Megane Classic Volkswagen Bora
Manufacturer / Country Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey, Inc. / Turkey Renault S.A./Turization Volkswagen AG / Germany
BODY
Type sedan sedan sedan
Number of doors / places 4/5 4/5 4/5
ENGINE
Type gasoline with electronic injection gasoline with electronic injection gasoline with electronic injection
The location of the front, transversely in front, cross-front, transversely
Working volume (cube. Cm) 1598 1598 1595
Number / Cylinder Location 4 / Inline 4 / Inline 4 / Inline
Features of the design of 16 CL., VVT-I (variable gas distribution phases) 16 CL. No
Power, kW (hp) with rpm. / Min. 81 (108) at 6000 81 (110) at 5750 74 (102) at 5600
Moment (nm at rpm. / Min.) 150 at 4800 148 at 3750 145 at 3800
TRANSMISSION
Front front front drive
Transmission Mechanical, 5-speed Mechanical, 5-speed Mechanical, 5-speed
SUSPENSION
Front independent type McPherson, cross-stability stabilizer Independent type McPherson, transverse stability stabilizer independent type McPherson, transverse stability stabilizer
Rear spring, semi-independent, on longitudinal levers bound by beam, transverse stability stabilizer torsion, independent, on longitudinal levers, cross-stability stabilizer spring, semi-independent, on longitudinal levers linked beam, transverse stability stabilizer
STEERING
Type of gear-rail with a gear-rail hydraulic cylinder with a hydraulic recookent with a hydraulic cylinder
Min. The diameter of the reversal (M) 10.2 11.4 10.9
Torkemose
Front / rear disc ventilated / disk disc ventilated / drum disk ventilated / disk
Additional ABS systems + EBD ABS + emergency braking ABS + EBD
Sizes / Volume / Weight
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4385/1710/1470 4436/1628/1420 4376/1735/1446
Wheel base (mm) 2600 2580 2513
Mass Curb (kg) 1115 1090 1185
Tires 195/60 R15 185/60 R15 195/65 R15
6J 6J 6J Discs
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed (km / h) 190 198 188
Acceleration up to 100 km / h (sec.) 10.2 9.9 11.7
Economy
Fuel consumption, highway / city (l / 100 km) 5.9 / 9.0 5.7 / 9.4 6.0 / 10.6
Price in Moscow $ 15 900 $ 14 900 $ 15 950
Prices for additional equipment in Moscow
Model / Modification Toyota Corolla Renault Megane Classic Volkswagen Bora
Automatic transmission $ 1200 $ 1000 $ 1300
Basic elements of the standard configuration
Airbags for the driver / front passenger have / eat there / eat / eat
Air conditioning there is climate control
Central locking / do there / no eat / eat there / eat
Adjustment of the steering column tilt / on the length is / no i have / no eat / eat
Electrical windows ahead / back eating / no there is / no option
Electric / heated mirrors eating / no i / eat option
Magnetola / Number of speakers / 4 There are / 4 option
Heated front seats no no option
Rear seat folding whole / in parts there are / there * yes / no / eat
* On a tested instance was absent
A source: "Autopilot"
