2001 Renault Megane vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (133 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Megane | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Venza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
