2002 Renault Megane vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 445 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 Toyota Venza 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 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Megane | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Venza |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |