2002 Renault Megane vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 355 kg more than 2002 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (133 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Megane | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Megane | Juke |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
