Renault Mégane or Ford Focus C-Max?

Which is the better family car, a 2004 Renault Mégane with a 1.4 engine or the 2004 Ford Focus C-Max with a 1.6 engine? The dealer also has a 2003 Mégane diesel. Which is safer and which is the most economical?

Catherine Daly (Kilkenny)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Catherine,

Go for the Ford C-Max. They're ruggedly reliable and good to drive. Méganes of that era are best avoided.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe