2001 Renault Megane vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Megane weights approximately 146 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Megane | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Megane | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
