2001 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Megane |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |